#8 Memphis eliminates top-seed Spurs in 1st round

**Admin** Sat Apr 30, 2011 3:33 am

It's not impossible for a 8 to defeat a 1, but it is rare. And Memphis made sure to be a part of that moment.

Zach Randolph had 31 points & 11 rebounds as the Grizzlies advanced to their first ever Western Conference semifinals and made NBA history by knocking off the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs, 99-91.

Memphis had been the franchise best known for empty seats and the unenviable NBA mark for playoff futility at 0-12 after being swept in its first three appearances. This time, a third straight sellout crowd cheered every basket with a couple of signs begging the Grizzlies to “Finish Them” in a town desperately needing a hero.

The Grizzlies needed 10 seasons in Memphis, but they have become just that as only the second No. 8 seed to upset a No. 1 seed since the NBA expanded the opening series to a best-of-seven. Now Memphis must turn around and head towards Oklahoma City to begin Round 2 of the NBA playoffs. Game 1 is set for this Sunday at 1 pm ET.