The biggest takeaway from the Spurs’ 111-82 Game 1 win over the Grizzlies is that the Spurs are the better team. There were rumblings that Memphis could make this series interesting, with analysts citing the 2-2 season split. But Kawhi Leonard missed one of those contests, and Memphis won just 43 games this season. Credit Mike Conley, Marc Gasol and coach David Fizdale for keeping them competitive in the West, but the Grizzlies are significantly overmatched against a 61-win team.
San Antonio’s biggest advantage is their depth. The Grizzlies have two of the best three players in the series, but after that, it’s a huge drop off.