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Randolph struggles, Grizzlies routed in Game 1

The Memphis Grizzlies have lost the opener in each round of this year's playoffs, but not like this.Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, and the San Antonio Spurs made a franchise postseason-record 14 3-pointers in routing Memphis 105-83 on Sunday in the Western Conference finals.As disconcerting as the blowout loss was, Zach Randolph's performance was just as troubling. Randolph was held to two points, going 1 for 8 from the field in 28 minutes."I've got to be better," Randolph said. "Like I told my teammates, I've got to be better for them."He had a playoff-best 28 points and 14 rebounds in his last game, as Memphis eliminated defending West champ Oklahoma City in Game 5 on Wednesday night.Randolph missed his first seven shots Sunday, including an open 2-foot jumper midway through the third quarter after he created space by pushing Tim Duncan under the rim. Randolph shook his head after the missed attempt."Obviously, he's their best scorer. He's a beast inside," Parker said. "...

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