X's and O's of the West

Ethan Sherwood Strauss and Graydon Gordian go all in on some Spurs vs. Grizzlies X's and O's. That seemed like a good idea until we got stuck in a horrible peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich analogy.

Mike and Mike

Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins talks about Memphis' win over the Thunder, how Russell Westbrook's injury impacted Kevin Durant, preparing for the Spurs and more.

5-on-5: West finals breakdown

Our 5-on-5 panel breaks down the Western Conference finals between Memphis and San Antonio.

Grizzlies Make Up for Lack of Flash With Grit

Shelburne: How Grizzlies finished Kevin Durant's Thunder

Making the Western Conference finals is entirely unfamiliar territory for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Griz are relishing it, Ramona Shelburne writes.

Memphis' D shuts down Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant was 2-of-13 in 4th quarter and overtime combined after converting 8-of-14 attempts in the first 3 quarters. Durant was 0-of-7 when guarded by Tayshaun Prince in the 4th quarter and overtime. The Grizzlies also used Tony Allen to aggressively deny Durant the ball on 4 possessions down the stretch and force a pair of Thunder turnovers, including a steal with 21 seconds left in overtime and Memphis up by 3 points.

LeBron on, Marc Gasol off All-Defensive team

LeBron James and Memphis guard Tony Allen headline the NBA All-Defensive First Team.

Durant says he can do more to help Thunder

Kevin Durant has done more of everything for the Oklahoma City Thunder since Russell Westbrook was lost for the rest of the season with a knee injury after Game 2 of the Thunder's first round series against the Houston Rockets.

Wallace: The Grizzlies just might now be the West favorites

By gaining an edge in their West semifinal series with No. 1 seed Oklahoma City, the Grizzlies just might be the West favorites now, Ramona Shelburne writes.