Zach Randolph has played a role in a pair of overtime victories that have helped the No.7 seed Memphis Grizzlies take a 2-1 series lead over Oklahoma City, while Draymond Green’s double-double nearly helped Golden State rally to a victory Thursday.
The early stages of the playoffs have gone well for the former Michigan State standouts.
Randolph had the go-ahead basket late in overtime Monday to help the Grizzlies even the series before turning in a double-double in what turned out to be another overtime win Thursday. He’s averaging 20.7 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists through three games in the Western Conference quarterfinals.
Green’s production has increased in the postseason and he’s averaging 10.3 points and 7.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.3 blocks in three playoff games this season. Green is also shooting 47.8 percent from the field.
Here is an update on the former Spartans in the NBA playoffs:
ZACH RANDOLPH, Memphis Grizzlies
Last game: 16 points, 10 rebounds on Thursday
DRAYMOND GREEN, Golden State Warriors
Last game: 13 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 steals
ALAN ANDERSON, Brooklyn Nets
Last game: 3 points, 3 steals in 100-95 loss to Brooklyn on Tuesday
Here’s updates on other former Spartans also playing professional basketball. And in case you missed it, there’s also this story on Kalin Lucas and his journey since his days at MSU.
DERRICK NIX, VEF Riga (Latvia)
Last game: 14 points, 8 rebounds on April 2
Season stats: - 11.2 points, 5.6 rebounds
BRANDON WOOD, Pallacanestro Triest (Italy)
Last game: 7 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists on April 13
Season stats: 14.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists
GORAN SUTON, Cedevita (Croatia)
Last game: 2 points, 6 rebounds on April 19
Season stats: 7.6 points, 5.2 rebounds
ALOYSIUS ANAGONYE, Paris-Levallois (France)
Last game: 6 points, 2 rebounds on Tuesday, April 22
Season stats: 6.2 points, 4.1 rebounds
MARQUISE GRAY, Yokohama BC (Japan)
Last game: 8 points, 3 rebounds on Sunday, April 20
Season stats: 16.5 points, 9.8 rebounds
ERAZEM LORBEK, FCB Regal (Spain)
Last game: 9 points, 3 rebounds on Sunday, April 20
Season stats: 8.4 points, 2.7 rebounds
ADAM BALLINGER, Melbourne Tigers (Australia)
Last game: 8 points, 6 rebounds on April 1
Season stats: 6.7 points, 2.4 rebounds
KORIE LUCIOUS, Rosa Radom (Poland)
Last game: 4 points, 3 rebounds on Wednesday, April 23
Season stats: 12.7 points, 3.8 assists
WOMEN
PORSCHE POOLE, Targoviste (Romania)
Last game: 9 points, 3 rebounds on April 13
Season stats: 16.2 points, 4.1 assists
LYKENDRA JOHNSON, AE Ellinikou (Greece)
Last game: 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists on April 12
Season stats: 16.0 points, 9.8 rebounds
JASMINE THOMAS, Hap.Petah Tikva (Israel)
Last game: 21 points, 10 assists, 9 rebounds on Feb. 26
Season stats: 13.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists
KALISHA KEANE, Elitzur Netanya (Israel)
Last game: 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists on Feb. 26
Season stats: 10.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists
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Above photo of Draymond Green was shot by the AP
