MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The San Antonio Spurs wanted no part of playing a seventh game against the Grizzlies, not with the Houston Rockets looming in the next round.
Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, and the Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating Memphis 103-96 on Thursday night to take the series 4-2.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich congratulated Memphis on a great year, especially rookie coach David Fizdale.
"I'm seriously thrilled that we were able to get through that first round," Popovich said. "That's the good news. The bad news is that now we have to go play Houston.