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Unlikely Big 3 has Memphis in 1st Western finals

In this Nov. 23, 2012, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers guard Darius Morris, center, dives for a loose ball against Memphis Grizzlies defenders Marc Gasol (33), Mike Conley (11) and Zach Randolph during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. Gasol, Conley and Randolph together may be the unlikeliest trio to lead a team, they have the Grizzlies in their first Western Conference final against San Antonio. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey, File)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Miami Heat have LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Spurs have dominated for years with the trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.

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Grizzlies rest, prepare for 1st conference finals

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) as he drives between Conley and forward Tayshaun Prince (21) in the second half of Game 5 of their Western Conference Semifinals NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Memphis won 88-84. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Grizzlies are enjoying a day off after wrapping up the franchise’s first berth in the Western Conference finals. Good thing, too, because they can use a little rest after all that hard work.

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Stax’s past influences future musicians in Memphis

In this March 22, 2013 photo, guitarists Kordae Maples, from left, Christian Nelson and Dallas Dodson rehearse a song at Stax Music Academy in Memphis, Tenn. The Stax Music Academy is an after-school program where teenagers from some of Memphis’ poorest neighborhoods learn how to dance, sing and play instruments. The academy’s students play annual shows in Memphis and have toured to Washington, Italy and Australia, helping spread the soulful “Memphis Sound.” (AP Photos/Adrian Sainz)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — One by one the teenage singers practice the opening lines to “Boogie Wonderland,” a disco-funk hit from an era before they were born, as dancers work on hip-swinging moves that require perfect choreography.

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Grizzlies beat Thunder in OT for 3-1 series lead

Fans cheer during overtime of Game 4 in a Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, May 13, 2013. The Grizzlies defeated the Thunder 103-97 in overtime. AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Lionel Hollins demands a certain standard from his Grizzlies that he didn’t get in the first half against Oklahoma City.

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Thunder go cold in 103-97 OT loss to Grizzlies

Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks watches a replay during the first half of Game 4 in a Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies, in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, May 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The minutes and demands seem to be piling up on Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant.

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