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10 reasons why Memphis will defeat the Blazers

The Oregonian | April 16, 2015

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  • Grizzlies are confident

    The Grizzlies swept the season series against the Blazers, winning all four games. Winning the season series doesn't mean an automatic win in a playoff series, but the Grizzlies come into the series possessing a blueprint to defeat the Blazers.

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  • Physical frontline will overpower the skinny Blazers

    Forward Zach Randolph (6-foot-8, 260 pounds) and center Marc Gasol (7-1, 265) are as an imposing frontline as anywhere in the NBA. They averaged a combined 34 points and 17 rebounds a game during the season series against the Blazers.



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