This time, he alternated Allen with Tayshaun Prince defending Durant throughout the first half.

NPR: Grizzlies Take 2-1 Lead Beating Thunder 87-81

The 15-man Memphis roster boasts five lefties: Mike Conley, Tayshaun Prince, Zach Randolph, Ed Davis and Tony Wroten.

WSJ: The Memphis Grizzlies Lean Heavily to the Left

Tayshaun Prince, Carlos Boozer, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Michael Redd and Deron Williams complete the American line-up.

BBC: Bryant and James named in US team

The lead stretched to 70-58 when Conley hit a free throw following 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions by Pondexter and Tayshaun Prince.

NPR: Durant, Thunder Edge Grizzlies 93-91 In Game 1

"Trading a player like Tayshaun Prince, who has meant so much to our organization and contributed to our championship success, is never easy, " Pistons president Joe Dumars said in a statement.

NPR: Rudy Gay Heads To Toronto In Grizzlies' Makeover

The Raptors gave up point guard Jose Calderon and forward Ed Davis in the deal that also included Grizzlies backup center Hamed Haddadi, and Memphis then shipped Calderon to Detroit for Austin Daye and Tayshaun Prince.

NPR: Rudy Gay Heads To Toronto In Grizzlies' Makeover