Grizzlies’ Hollins Is Out; Cheeks Is In at Detroit

Lionel Hollins said the Memphis Grizzlies told him they would not renew his contract as the coach, after the team made the Western Conference finals.

Spurs, as They Age, Remain Sustainable

Like Tim Duncan, who has dropped 25 pounds over the last two years to reinvigorate his career, the Spurs have been reconstituted.

Parker’s 37 Carry Spurs to Sweep and Finals

Tony Parker scored 37 points in his best game of this postseason as San Antonio defeated the Grizzlies in four games and advanced to its first N.B.A. finals since 2007.

With Late Rally, Spurs Push Grizzlies to the Brink

Tim Duncan scored the first 5 points of overtime, and San Antonio rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat Memphis, 104-93, and move a win from the N.B.A. Finals.

Spurs’ Precision a Product of Motion and Misdirection

Attention to detail from savvy veterans and athletic young players alike has helped San Antonio get out to a 2-0 lead over Memphis in their N.B.A. playoff series.

Overtime Win Puts Spurs Up, 2-0, in Series

Tony Parker had 15 points and 18 assists for San Antonio, which lost a 13-point lead in regulation but prevailed to put Memphis in a 2-0 series hole.

Spurs Strike First in Western Conference Finals

Tony Parker had 20 points and 9 assist to lift San Antonio over Memphis in Game 1.

Grizzlies Make Up for Lack of Flash With Grit

In lieu of high-flying pyrotechnics, the Memphis Grizzlies are best known for their grit-and-grind mentality, an approach that resonates in a lunch-pail city.

Next Up for the Spurs: A Look in a Mirror

The San Antonio Spurs seem aware that the Memphis Grizzlies are also a team willing to grind things out in the all-function, no-form style that the Spurs have patented.

Randolph Leads Grizzlies to Conference Finals

Zach Randolph had 28 points and 14 rebounds, and Memphis defeated Oklahoma City, four games to one, to reach the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history.

Memphis Prevails in Overtime for a 3-1 Series Lead

Trailing by 17 points in the first half, the host Grizzlies rallied and left the Oklahoma City Thunder on the brink of elimination.

Marc Gasol Left Memphis as Enigma and Returned as Star

Marc Gasol, the Grizzlies’ center, who moved to Memphis with his family when his brother Pau started his N.B.A. career, has become the face of the franchise.

For Gritty Grizzlies, Their Kind of Win

With its “grit and grind” style, Memphis managed to hold off a persistent Oklahoma City team to take a 2-1 lead in their second-round N.B.A. playoff series.

Fisher’s Last-Minute Steal Guides Thunder in Opener

After Derek Fisher poked the ball away from Memphis’s Mike Conley, Kevin Durant’s jumper put Oklahoma City ahead to stay with 11.1 seconds left.

Grizzlies Bury Past With 4 Wins in Row

Memphis will play Oklahoma City in the Western Conference semifinals, which begins Sunday.

Warriors and Grizzlies Play to Strengths

The Warriors used the 3-point shooting of Stephen Curry and the Grizzlies employed their trademark rugged defense to advance in the Western Conference playoffs.

Overpowering Clippers, Grizzlies Even Their Series

Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph each scored 24 points to lift the Grizzlies over the Clippers and ensure a Game 6. The series is tied, 2-2.

Thunder Top Rockets, Taking a 2-0 Lead

Behind 29 points each from Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City won at home against Houston after losing a 15-point fourth-quarter lead.

Clippers Edge Grizzlies on Paul’s Shot

Chris Paul’s running jumper with a tenth of a second left gave the Los Angeles Clippers a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies and a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Celtics Roll and Secure No. 7 Seed

With Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett back in the lineup, Boston made easy work of Orlando. After losing Saturday, the Bucks will be seeded eighth and will face the Heat in the first round.

Wade Returns in Heat Win

Dwyane Wade, back after missing six games with an injury, scored 11 points in 34 minutes for Miami against the Celtics.

Memphis Tops San Antonio

Mike Conley scored 23 points and drove for a layup with 0.6 of a second left as the Grizzlies rallied to beat the visiting Spurs.

Heat’s James Dominates in Victory

LeBron James scored 36 points and the visiting Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Hornets. The Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies also won their games.

Knicks Barely Win Rout of Grizzlies

After taking a 30-point lead, the Knicks let the Grizzlies creep within 4 in the final minute before steadying themselves and pulling out a win, their sixth in a row.

Nuggets’ Streak Ends at 15 to Hornets

Ryan Anderson scored 23 points and the New Orleans Hornets beat visiting Denver, ending the Nuggets’ 15-game winning streak.

Balanced Grizzlies Trounce the Hornets

Mike Conley scored 22 points, and seven Memphis players finished in double figures as the Grizzlies won their fourth straight game.

Heat Top Grizzlies for 13th Win in a Row

LeBron James endured his worst shooting night of the season, and still delivered the biggest basket of the game.

Heat Top Grizzlies for 13th Win in a Row

LeBron James endured his worst shooting night of the season, and still delivered the biggest basket of the game.

Suns End Spurs’ Home Streak

Wesley Johnson hit a 3-pointer to force overtime, and the Phoenix Suns beat San Antonio, 105-101. In other action, the Bucks escaped the Rockets.

Thunder Easily Defeat the Grizzlies

Kevin Durant scored 27 points, Russell Westbrook added 21 points and host Oklahoma City beat Memphis, 106-89.