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March 22, 2014 / 10:31 PM

Grizzlies grit, grind past the Pacers

Mike Conley scored 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Indiana Pacers 82-71 on Saturday.

Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo, left, hugs guard Mike Conley in celebration after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 90-88 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Playoffs at Staples Center in Los Angeles on May 11, 2012. The series is tied 3-3. UPI/Alex Gallardo

Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo, left, hugs guard Mike Conley in celebration after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 90-88 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Playoffs at Staples Center in Los Angeles on May 11, 2012. The series is tied 3-3. UPI/Alex Gallardo | License Photo

Mike Conley scored 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Indiana Pacers 82-71 on Saturday.

Zach Randolph had 18 points and 13 rebounds, Mike Miller scored 13 points off the bench and Marc Gasol played through a Grade 1 ankle sprain to donate 10 points and nine boards.

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The Grizzlies held Indiana to 27-of-74 (36.5 percent) shooting, snapping their three-game losing streak in the series.

Lance Stephenson tallied 15 points and eight rebounds and David West scored 10 for the Pacers, winners in five of six entering the contest.

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