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Masked Conley Leads Grizzlies Past Golden State, as Tony Allen Says He’s ‘First Team All Defense.’

Game 2 of the Warriors-Grizzlies series was one to remember. A newly masked Mike Conley had a huge performance coming back from surgery for Memphis. Stephen Curry struggled on the night he was presented with the most valuable player award. And visiting Memphis comprehensively defeated mighty Golden State, 106-90, in an arena where the Warriors almost never lose.

But the most memorable moment on Tuesday night might have been one caught by on-court microphones, when Memphis small forward Tony Allen was heard emphatically repeating what may become the new N.B.A. catch phrase: “First team all defense.