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Spurs' Pau Gasol: Solid off bench Thursday

Gasol contributed nine points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one steal and one block over 26 minutes in Thursday's 97-90 win over the Grizzlies.

Analysis:

Gasol was back in single digits in the scoring column after back-to-back tallies of 22 and 11 points, but he continues to serve as a solid component of the second unit while seeing at least 20 minutes the majority of nights. Coach Gregg Popovich seems to be intent on keeping Gasol fresh for the postseason, when a move back to the starting five could potentially transpire. Despite his current role, the veteran big man has remained productive, with nine double-digit scoring efforts and one double-double in 13 March contests.

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