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Grizzlies’ best shot for Western Conference Finals

By Jerrod Smith

May 5, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) adjusts his mask during the first quarter in game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Grizzlies defeated the Warriors 97-90. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 5, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) adjusts his mask during the first quarter in game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Grizzlies defeated the Warriors 97-90. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 24, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. San Antonio Spurs defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 116 - 95. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. San Antonio Spurs defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 116 – 95. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

Can They Take Down the Spurs?

It’s hard to say because if the Grizzlies do advance from the sixth spot they will probably end up facing the San Antonio Spurs unless just somehow the Oklahoma City Thunder pull of a miracle.

Do the Grizzlies want to meet Gregg Popovich’s team in the playoffs? It’s hard to say, because they haven’t faced a healthy Spurs team this season. If they did, then there could be a different perspective.

It’s also hard to gauge from a regular season game. Winning a seven-game playoff series against anybody is a totally different beast. The Spurs are always dangerous. They have a good veteran base with Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Danny Green and Pau Gasol.

They have the best arguably two-way player in the NBA with Kawhi Leonard. Add the best coach in NBA history and their experience to that equation – the Spurs are just a tough matchup.

The Spurs did show their age in last year’s conference semifinals loss to the Thunder, but they are the Spurs. So yeah.

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