A lot of the time, especially in the playoffs, the non-traditional superstars need to step up and make a play. It isn't always the Kevin Durants, the Kobes, or the Carmelo Anthonys of the world that have the biggest effect on their team moving forward in the NBA's "Second Season". It is often the role players, or blue-collar contributors, in this case, that lead a team to its destiny.
Memphis vs. Oklahoma City X-Factor: Memphis Interior
In the first round against the Spurs, Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph both put their stamp on things by tearing apart the Spurs in the Frontcourt, especially in the paint. With Z-Bo scoring 31 points and snagging 11 rebounds in the deciding Game Six, he proved to be the difference, and, more importantly, the go-to-guy for the Grizzlies throughout the playoffs. But Marc Gasol is no slouch either, averaging 14 and 12 in the Memphis first round shocker.
Now, with many considering the tandem of Ibaka & Perkins to be the best inside defensive duo in basketball, Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph will need to produce, which they did in game 1 of this series earlier today, to win the series.
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