Due in large part to a favorable first round draw, the Spurs disposed of the Memphis Grizzlies in relatively easy fashion to not only earn a 4 game sweep, but the extra rest that comes with finishing a series early.
The Spurs are a team full of aging veterans, and the added rest might be even more necessary for them than it would be for a more youthful team. The Spurs have the oldest average player age of any team in the NBA, and grueling series can begin to take their toll.
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