Memphis at Los Angeles

A tough spot for Memphis, a young team 3,000 miles from home. They got wiped out in Game 1, losing 112-91. From a matchup standpoint LA has a huge edge in the backcourt. Mike Conley was outplayed by Chris Paul in the four regular-season meetings and had just 12 points in the opener. Los Angeles had a huge 47-23 rebounding edge in Saturday’s 21-point victory and that was with Blake Griffin not having a good game because of back spasms. That showcases the great depth the Clippers have everywhere with Lamar Odom, Matt Barnes and guard Eric Bledsoe playing big roles off the bench. Let's not forget that the Grizzlies traded away their best player, Rudy Gay, in midseason and are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning record. Seven Los Angeles players scored in double figures in the opener and LA had a 14-4 edge on the offensive glass. "They had two or three guys going to the glass every time," Mike Conley said. "They were jumping over us and using their athleticism." The Clippers are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games and the Grizzlies are 1-5-1 ATS in the last seven meetings, including 1-3-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Los Angeles. Play the LA Clippers in Game 2.