By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Spanish star Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph each scored 21 points for Memphis, which outscored San Antonio 31-17 in the third quarter and led by as much as 22 in the second half.
San Antonio star Kawhi Leonard, who scored 32 and 37 in the first two games, was held to 18 points. LaMarcus Aldridge had 16 and Kyle Anderson finished with 15 as Popovich pulled his starters quickly in the third quarter and benched them for most of the fourth.
San Antonio French guard Tony Parker was held scoreless on four shots. He also had a turnover in just under 19 minutes. He averaged 15 points through the first two games. Spaniard Pau Gasol had 6 points and 8 rebounds, while Latvian Davis Bertans added 6 points.