Grizzlies take 2-0 series lead, beating Trail Blazers 97-82 (The Associated Press)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Mike Conley and Courtney Lee each scored 18 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Portland Trail Blazers 97-82 Wednesday night to grab the franchise's first 2-0 lead in a playoff series.

Game Leaders

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  LaMarcus Aldridge #12, Portland

  Pts:	24
  Reb:	14
  Ast:	1

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  Marc Gasol #33, Memphis

  Pts:	15
  Reb:	7
  Ast:	5

The Grizzlies took full advantage of starting the playoffs with home-court advantage for only the second time in their short postseason history.