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NBA: Memphis 114, Oklahoma City 101

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Published: May 1, 2011 at 4:07 PM

OKLAHOMA CITY, May 1 (UPI) -- Zach Randolph poured in 34 points Sunday and Memphis grabbed a 1-0 lead in its conference semifinal series with a 114-101 victory over Oklahoma City.

Randolph went 12-of-22 from the floor, made all nine free throws and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who took the early advantage in their Eastern Conference semifinal series after upsetting San Antonio in the first round.

Marc Gasol contributed 20 points to go with 13 boards and Mike Conley chipped in 15 points and seven assists for Memphis, which shot 49.4 percent from the field.

Kevin Durant fired in 33 points, hauling down 11 rebounds, and Russell Westbrook added 29 points, eight boards and six helpers for the Thunder, who will host Game 2 Tuesday.

Topics: Marc Gasol, Mike Conley, Zach Randolph
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