Preview Roundups
April 21, 2014
Memphis at Oklahoma City 8:00 PM ET
The Oklahoma City Thunder were the only home team to win on Saturday’s first day of the NBA playoffs and seek to take a 2-0 lead when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday in the best-of-seven Western Conference series. Oklahoma City jumped out to a big lead and survived a second-half surge by Memphis before using a strong finishing kick to record a 100-86 victory. Forward Kevin Durant started the series strong with 33 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
Golden State at L.A. Clippers 10:30 PM ET
The Los Angeles Clippers surrendered homecourt advantage by failing to execute down the stretch in Game 1. The Clippers will attempt to clean up those mistakes and keep the Golden State Warriors from gaining a commanding lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference series when they host Game 2 on Monday. Los Angeles managed to contain Stephen Curry in Game 1 but Blake Griffin battled foul trouble and was outplayed by David Lee.