Since the start of the NBA Playoffs, there has honestly only been one series I have been following: The Memphis Grizzlies v. the Los Angeles Clippers. Right now, L.A. leads the series 3-2.
Wednesday night, the Clippers were one game away from ending the series, but the Grizzlies managed to survive the game, winning on their home court at the FedEx Forum.
This is how the series has played out so far (in case you haven’t seen it).
Game 1 in Memphis: Clippers win
Game 2 in Memphis: Grizz win
Game 3 in L.A.: Clippers win
Game 4 in L.A.: Clippers win
Game 5 in Memphis: Grizz win
So, you see, the Clippers managed to take advantage of their home court, winning both games, along with a victory on the road. The team heads back to the Staples Center to face the Grizzlies in Game 6 on Friday night. Game 6 is an absolute must-win for Memphis if they want to make it past this first round of the playoffs.
During Wednesday’s Clippers loss, the L.A roster and coach certainly got a little hot under the collar, earning the team a total of five technical fouls, four amongst the players and one for coach Vinny Del Negro.
The Grizzlies have managed to keep their composure, but have not been playing like the seemingly "unstoppable" team they seemed like near the end of regular season.
While Grizzlies Coach Lionel Hollins was grateful for the victory in Game 5, he feels the momentum of the team is still not where it needs to be.
Memphis closed the game with a 92-88 winning score, and at one point had a 24-point lead. But the faces on the fans during the last five minutes of the game were fearful as the lead at one point became as small as six points.
Can Memphis manage to stay in this NBA Playoff race? I sure hope so.
