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Olga Sisinas shot deflected off a defender and into the net, and Yekaterina Smolentseva scored on a 2-on-1 just 38 seconds later to help Russia overcome an early deficit and beat Germany 4-1 Sunday in their opening game of the Olympic womens hockey tournament. Yulia Leskina made 14 saves for Russia. Viona Harrer stopped 33 shots for Germany. Franziska Busch broke a scoreless tie for Germany in the second period, then the hosts scored four times over a span of 7 minutes, 11 seconds in the third period to turn a one-goal deficit into a three-goal lead. Sosina scored twice, and Smolentzeva had a goal and two assists. The crowd of 5,048 was the biggest and most boisterous yet of the womens hockey tournament. Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys . New York City FC introduced Frank Lampard in Brooklyn on Thursday after signing the 36-year-old former Chelsea midfielder to a two-year contract. Cheap NHL Jerseys Authentic ." 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Memphis has lost just two of 16 games this season for the NBAs best overall record (14-2).We really know each other, Gasol said about Conley. Weve pretty much seen any kind of defence you can throw at us, so we pretty much have counters for everything. Once we make a couple of jumpers you have to totally change your scheme and play us a different way.Conley echoes the sentiment.Me and the big fella have known each other for a long time, he said. We know how each other love to play and hes so unselfish, hes fun to play with. I know where he wants the ball and he knows where I want the ball so we dont even have to speak to each other.Wesley Matthews scored 26 points for the Blazers, who lost just their second game at home. LaMarcus Aldridge added 19 points and 10 rebounds.Its just one game. We cant let this set us back like its the end of the world. Matthews said. The Beauty of the NBA? In 48 hours weve got another game.The Grizzlies led by as many as 15 points. But Matthews nailed a 3-pointer to narrow it before Chris Kamans layup cut the Grizzlies lead to 89-85 with 7:26 to go.Tony Allens layup put Memphis up 94-85. He added a 3-pointer that extended the lead to 108-93 with 1:37 left to seal it.Zach Randolph had 14 points and 13 rebounds for Memphis, which has won eight of its last nine games.Portland (12-4) jumped out to an early 18-6 lead, but the Grizzlies closed the gap and tied it 25-25 on Beno Udrihs pull-up jumper. Jon Leuer hit a 3-pointer that put Memphis ahead 41-37 midway tough the second. Randolphs layup and Conleys floater put Memphis in front 52-43 at the half.Courtney Lees 3-pointer extended the Grizzlies lead to 59-47 early in the third. But Matthews hit a 3-pointer that pulled the Blazers back within 65-58.Thhis was one of those games where you cant dig out of that hole, said Damian Lillard, who had 20 points and nine assists for the Blazers.ddddddddddddBoth teams got Thanksgiving off.The Grizzlies were coming off a 99-93 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.Portland was back home after a brief three-game road trip capped by a 105-97 victory over Charlotte on Wednesday night.The Grizzlies hit 50 per cent of their 3-point shots, compared to just 29 per cent for the Blazers.The biggest strength we have is our mental toughness as a group, Conley said. We have some ups and downs during games but we always find a way to win.TIP INSGrizzlies: The Sacramento Kings were denied their appeal of a last-second lost to the Memphis two weeks ago. The Kings had argued that Courtney Lees game-winning shot that gave the Grizzlies a 111-110 victory actually came after time had expired. The league said in a statement Friday that Commissioner Adam Silver determined the officials call was correct and not a misapplication of the playing rules.Trail Blazers: Blazers centre Robin Lopez Tweeted at the Portland Police on Friday: Please dont pull me over for watchin the #StarWarsVII teaser on the way to shootaround @PortlandPolice ill bust some crooks heads i swear. The Police responded as only Yoda would: @rolopez42 Stop you we wont. Beat the @memgrizz, or do not. There is no try. #PORvsMEM.KAMANS BIG NIGHTBlazers centre Chris Kaman had a season-best 16 points and 11 rebounds, for his second double-double of the season. Fans at the Moda Center gave him a standing ovation when he fouled out in the final quarter, recognizing the spark he brought off the bench. Kaman has led Portlands reserves in scoring in 13 of 16 games.STAR SIGHTING:Elizabeth Banks, who plays Effie Trinket in the Hunger Games movies, was at the game.ZACHS BACKRandolph played six seasons in Portland after he was selected with the 19th pick in the 2001 NBA draft. Friday nights game marked his 415th career double-double. He ranks sixth among active players.UP NEXTThe Grizzlies visit the Kings on SundayThe Trail Blazers host the Timberwolves on Sunday. ' ' '