Marc Gasol had 11 points and 17 rebounds for Memphis, while Mike Conley scored 20 points and Sam Young added 18. Duncan began the game in vintage playoff form, looking keenly aware of the stakes.
Even if he doesn't think the Rangers are in playoff form, it's good to know Tortorella is getting hot at the right time.
"We're not a one-dimensional team where we rely on just Jack Depew, Justin or Bo — everyone contributes to the offense". Last week, the Spartans looked to get in playoff form by playing quality teams in the Hank Vellecamp Tournament.
PAGE B3 Braves and Cardinals Win Atlanta's John Smoltz displayed his old dominating playoff form as the Braves defeated the Houston Astros, 7-1, tietheirheir playoff series at one game apiece.
Though the Lakers, who started 11-19, were mediocre for much of the season, they have rounded into playoff form, going 26-9 since the All-Star Game break and winning eight of their last nine games.
While the Devils appear to be rounding into their usual playoff form -- after the game's first 10 minutes today, the Devils shut down the neutral zone -- the Rangers have already reverted to their late-season style of the past four seasons.
Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker looked in prime playoff form for the Spurs -- to no avail.
That familiar scowl on Jon Gruden's face will be seen often unless the Tampa Bay Buccaneers return to playoff form.
Two games remain for the Nets to round into playoff form, two games for Mutombo to find his role and to be content with it.
Now he'll try to carry his impressive playoff form into the game against Sporting — a game that coach Jason Kreis feels may play out in a similar way to the Portland game tactically, though Sporting's defense will hope to do a better job than Portland's did.
