So it's not quite fair to call Memphis a 1997 Spurs cover band because the Grizzlies have actually played 8 more players this season than that 20 win Spurs team. For another, Memphis is a playoff team rather than lottery-bound, and likely give the Clippers or Thunder a run for their money in the first round regardless of who suits up for them. On Monday night, both the Grizzlies and Spurs trotted out lineups that more resembled a couple of Summer League teams than the 2 and 5 seeds in the Western Conference.
San Antonio overcomes 1997 Spurs cover band
