Clippers Blowout Warriors, Grizzlies Stun Thunder

Another unpredictable day in the NBA Playoffs.

A road team became the latest to stun a higher-seed in one of the most wild and exhilarating games of the entire 2013-14 season. In the second outing of the double-header, a home team avenged a Game 1 loss by running their opponent out of the building in a display of unquestioned superiority.

Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action.

1. In a game that featured unbelievable shots, brilliant interior play from the victor and a Kendrick Perkins buzzer-beater, the Memphis Grizzlies outlasted the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-105 in overtime. Zach Randolph scored 25 points, Mike Conley tallied 19 points and 12 assists, and Tony Allen made a series of clutch plays as Memphis brought the series to a 1-1 tie.

Memphis’ win snaps a 5-game postseason losing streak.

2. Kevin Durant did all he could to help OKC win, dropping 36 points and 11 rebounds on 5-of-12 shooting from beyond the arc. He also made one of the most unbelievable shots you’ll ever witness.

Durant is the third player in NBA history to post at least 35 points, 10 rebounds and five 3-point field goals in a playoff game. LeBron James and Dirk Nowitzki are the others.

3. After playing just 19 minutes due to foul trouble in Game 1, Blake Griffin led a destruction of the Golden State Warriors as the Los Angeles Clippers erupted for a 138-98 victory. Griffin finished with 35 points on 13-of-17 shooting, displaying a wide-array of post moves. Chris Paul added 12 points, 10 assists, six rebounds and five steals.

With its win, the Clippers evened the series at 1-1.

4. Griffin’s 35 points set a playoff career-high.

5. After two quarters, the Clippers set a postseason franchise record for points scored in a half with 67. Los Angeles then scored 71 in the second half to break that record.

The Clippers added postseason franchise records with 138 points and a 40-point victory.