After the Memphis Grizzlies’ defense disrupted the San Antonio Spurs’ offense in games 3 and 4, the Spurs needed to have an answer in game 5. Too many times throughout the regular season the Spurs had large leads turn into close games after the Spurs would start the second quarter or second half in an offensive rut. If the Spurs had another flat offensive game in game 5, the Grizzlies could have easily taken a 3-2 series lead back to Memphis. While the Spurs preach defense first, they needed an offensive showcase in game 5 to maintain control of the series.
The Spurs’ Game 5 Offensive Showcase
