Houston will go to the Western Conference Semifinals by sending home Memphis 4-1 after beating Memphis in close 102-92 game. For much of the game, it looked like Memphis would be able to pull off the win, thanks in large part to an outstanding performance by Smith. But the tide finally turned in the end, with Houston star Thompson leading his team to victory.

"Definitely a great game," said Houston coach Bob after the game. "The fans got their money's worth out of it, and both teams put up a good fight. We're just glad that we were able to finish strong and get the W. Thompson was a big part of that, and I don't think we'd have won without his efforts."

Houston was led by Thompson (15 points, 16 boards, 2 assists, a block), Evans (21 points, 5 boards, 0 assists, 2 steals, a block), Benton (12 points, a steal, 2 blocks). Memphis was led by Smith (26 points, 0 assists, a steal, a block), Atkins (24 points, a block), Williams (15 points, a steal, 2 blocks).

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