Death, taxes, facing the Spurs in the playoffs. The three certainties for the Memphis Grizzlies and their fanbase.
Since the 2011, the Grizzlies have faced the Spurs in the playoffs four times (2011, 2013, 2016 and 2017). Ever since their upset as the eighth seed in 2011, the Spurs have made it a priority to completely destroy Memphis — especially in the playoffs. In 14 playoff matchups, the Spurs have taken 12 games.
This year, things look different. The Memphis Grizzlies no longer have Tony Allen and Zach Randolph — two players that succeeded against the Spurs but were also exposed by them.