Basketball: Warriors roll past Grizzlies 101-86 in Game 1 of West semis

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr joked before Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals that reporters should have two stories ready: One if his team looked well-rested and won, another if it looked rusty and lost.

Game Leaders

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  Zach Randolph
  #50, Memphis

  Pts:	20
  Reb:	9
  Ast:	5

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  Stephen Curry
  #30, Golden State

  Pts:	22
  Reb:	2
  Ast:	7

''It was right in the middle, so you've got to write a third story,'' he teased afterward.

Neither the Warriors nor Grizzlies really felt good about the way they played. The difference is the Warriors did what they usually do at home: take care of business - and comfortably, too.

Stephen Curry had 22 points and seven assists, and the Warriors wore down undermanned Memphis in a 101-86 victory in Sunday's series opener.

''I think now we've got the cobwebs out of our offensive game. We should be able to build some momentum,'' Curry said.

Curry has won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the league has not released the voting results.

An official announcement is expected Monday, and Curry will be presented with the award on the court before Game 2 on Tuesday night.

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