Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs: Live Score, Highlights and Reaction
Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Memphis Grizzlies, 106-74, at the AT&T Center on Sunday night, taking a 1-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.
The Grizzlies actually made things tough for the Spurs early, holding Gregg Popovich's club to under 30-percent shooting in the first quarter.
Late in the second period, San Antonio only led 39-37, but the Spurs closed the half on a quick 9-0 run to take a 48-37 advantage into the break.
From that point on, it was all Spurs.
San Antonio promptly blew it open in the third quarter, outscoring Memphis 33-14.
The Spurs continued their onslaught in the final frame, going up by as many as 36 points.
Leonard shot 8-of-13 from the floor and added four steals and three blocks.
LaMarcus Aldridge added 17 points.
As a team, San Antonio shot 51.9 percent and went 10-of-23 from three-point range.
Vince Carted led Memphis with 16 points.
Lance Stephenson was the only other Grizzly in double figures with 14.
Memphis shot 39.2 percent overall.
Game 2 is Tuesday night at the AT&T Center at 9:30 p.m. ET.
