The Grizzlies decided to use their small-ball starting lineup again after the success it brought them in game 3.
Each team shot the ball well in the opening quarter. The Spurs went on a 10-2 run to take a 25-19 lead at the end of the quarter. Part of the reason the Spurs were so successful this series was because of their ability to close quarters strongly.
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The game was delayed early in the 2nd quarter for 18 minutes due to a power outage at FedExForum.
The Grizzlies were to keep the game close heading out of the delay, and were provided with a spark on offense by Lance Stephenson coming off the bench.