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.

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.

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.

Thunder Easily Defeat the Grizzlies

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

Late Rally Carries Grizzlies

Marc Gasol scored a season-high 27 points and Rudy Gay had 26, and the visiting Memphis Grizzlies rallied from 17 down late in the fourth quarter for a 103-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Facing Test, Nets Fail to Show Up

In a game against Memphis that Coach P. J. Carlesimo had deemed “a barometer for where we’re at,” the Nets fell behind by 23 before halftime and lost.

Nets Point to a Noncall, but Have Themselves to Blame in a Loss

The Nets were frustrated by their own ineptitude against the Grizzlies and incensed over the officiating, specifically the lack of a foul call after Deron Williams was hammered with 26 seconds to go and the game tied.

Grizzlies Clear Cap Space in Trade

The Memphis Grizzlies traded Marreese Speights, Wayne Ellington, Josh Selby and a future first-round draft pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Jon Leuer.

Bulls Edge Celtics in Final Seconds of Overtime

Marco Belinelli made a game-winning jumper with 3.1 seconds left and the Chicago Bulls extended their road win streak to 14.

Spurs Win 13th Straight at Home

Tim Duncan and Tony Parker combined for 36 points as the Spurs became the third team to exceed 100 points against the Grizzlies.