Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - The Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 92-80 win
over the Clippers on Wednesday and managed to avoid elimination in Game 5 of
this best-of-seven series.
Memphis, which squandered a 27-point lead in a Game 1 loss, was up by as many
as 24 on Wednesday before Los Angeles pulled within single digits late in the
fourth quarter.
The Grizzlies, though, closed the game on an 11-5 run to send the series back
to Los Angeles for Game 6 on Friday.
Marc Gasol had 23 points in the win, Zach Randolph added 19 and 10 rebounds
and Rudy Gay finished with 14 points.
The Clippers, who had won the previous two games of this series and were
looking to advance to the second round for the first time since 2006, were led
by Mo Williams' 20 points.
Chris Paul scored 19, but re-aggravated a groin injury late in the game. Blake
Griffin, who had 15 points and 11 rebounds, appeared to injure his left knee
in the third quarter but remained in the contest.
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