Second round hopes 'spurring' away from San Antonio

article by: stacia_doss.
Here are just a few of the headlines I read Monday night and Tuesday morning:

  Grizzlies maul Spurs, game away from clinching series

  Grizzlies. Blow. Out. Spurs. 3-1.

  Off the Dribble: Spurs Pushed to Brink by Grizzlies



FedEx Forum in downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

But the biggest indicator of the significance of the Memphis Grizzlies' 104-86 victory over the San Antonio Spurs Monday night was the headline of an article by Gary Parrish of CBSSports.com that read: "Grizzlies gaining believers with each huge win." Better yet, this statement was proved with an even more reliable source: Twitter.

Being a graduate of The University of Memphis, most of the people I follow either live in or are from the blues city.  Tickets for both Games 3 and 4 sold out at the FedEx Forum, but the reactions of the people in Memphis who weren't in attendance of the game told the story.

My timeline was flooded with dozens of Memphis Grizzlies' fans. No one cared if they weren't fans before. The fact that a professional team in their city has done so well was enough to cheer with pride. But what made me even more haughty was the fact of being able to see where they've come from. As an intern last season, I saw so much potential. I knew with the right additions and growth, this young team would make their way to the playoffs and be successful.

And it happened. I have faith that Memphis will progress to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. I am ecstatic that they are finally getting the support they deserve and I hope televised regular season games and sold out stands will, sooner than later, be the result.

Congratulations, Grizzlies.

I'm proud.