The Thomas & Mack hosted an eventful double-header that held championship implications for all four teams involved. The Semifinal matchups were between the tough physical defensive Memphis Grizzlies against the high-flying New Orleans Pelicans. And the only undefeated team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, took on the resentful Brooklyn Nets.
Memphis def. New Orleans, 88-86
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 88-86 in an overtime game to advance to the title game on Monday.
The Grizzlies were leading the majority of the game until the fourth quarter where the Pelicans out scored the Grizzlies 25-15 to push the game into the extra time.