Grizzlies oust top-seeded Spurs

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Zach Randolph had 31 points and 11 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies advanced to their first Western Conference semifinals and made NBA history in knocking off the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs 99-91 on Friday night.

The Grizzlies, who won the series 4-2, became 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 coach Lionel Hollins sees a great opportunity for the Grizzlies to do something really special.

"Not a lot of people knew about us coming in, but we certainly have made some noise and turned some heads and got some attention that probably wouldn't have been given to us if we'd lost this series," Hollins said. "We'd just be another eight seed losing to the No. 1 seed."

They will open the second round in Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Marc Gasol had 12 points and 13 rebounds for Memphis. Tony Allen added 11 points, and rookie Greivis Vasquez had 11 off the bench playing 24 minutes.

"Emotion is high, not just for the Memphis Grizzlies but for the whole city of Memphis and the fans," Randolph said. "It's something. It's a great accomplishment. We've got to be happy. We should be happy. But it's a quick turnaround. We've got a game Sunday, and we have to get ready."