Parker's 18 assists and 500 th block shot Duncan NBA Playoffs semifinal

San Antonio" and won the second semifinal match of the NBA playoffs at "Memphis".

This time the game ended in overtime.

NBA. Playoffs. 1/2 finals

West

Match number 2

SAN ANTONIO - MEMPHIS - FROM 93:89 (15:13, 31:18, 30:33, 9:21, 8:4)

May 21 . San Antonio. AT & T Center. 18,581 spectator.

In the series : 2-0 (105:83).


Impressed by the first game, in which Lionel Hollins wards were unable to oppose the tactical schemes "Spurs", many were quick to write off the "Memphis" off. Sure. After all, "Grizzlies" is just a semi-final debut, whereas for the "San Antonio" - for the 8th for the last 15 seasons! However, guests are able to refute the opinion of his detractors.

Despite the full benefit of four-time champion in the first half, after a long break over the "Kingdom of Greg Popovich" clouds began to gather. As soon sit on the bench Duncan (4th foul) and Parker as "Memphis" made the acceleration of 16:6, reducing the gap to "-8". And when Popovich again threw the French superrazygryvayuschego (18 assists - a personal record in the playoffs!) Into battle, Parker greased five consecutive shots. In this game the guests grope combination is effective against the club from Texas: Pondexter defender has shifted to the forward position, and the back line formed the first two "numbers" - and Bayless Conley.

In this "easy" combination "Bears" began to play a lot more fun. And though a minute before the siren again, "burned" with an almost hopeless difference of 7 points, had still-get overtime. Randolph scored 3 points in one attack after a foul Bonner, then screwed Ginobili - he lost the ball, and then crudely fouled Allen, giving opponents two free throws and possession. Allen took the gift, and then realized Conley medium throw. Draw!

Yet additional five-minute was marked by Duncan. 37-year-old veteran of "San Antonio" scored the first six points in overtime. And the curtain was marked also block shotom Marc Gasol - the fourth of the match and the 500th of his career in the playoffs, becoming the first person who was able to get to this point in the NBA.

Recover from the shock of such a sensitive "Memphis" will not be easy. However, in the first round of the playoffs, this team has to win back the 0-2 in the series against the "Clippers". So maybe fans of Randolph, Gasol and Co. early to despair?We'll know on Saturday when Tennessee will match number three.