Addressing slippery decal issue took long, but it's not too late Remember the slippery decal on the USS Carl Vinson that nearly cost Michigan State's an ACL? Well, the NCAA rules committee is recommending a change, requiring basketball courts be 'of a consistent surface' so player safety isn't compromised. Gary Parrish says it took long, but at least it's not too late.Clippers ditch adversity, advance; Grizz wonder what might have been Chris Paul and Blake Griffin are at less than full strength, but the Clippers get strong bench play to beat Memphis in Game 7. Gary Parrish gives the Clips their due and wonders what befell the once high-flying Grizzlies.Instant analysis: Clippers unlike Clippers in Game 7 win over Grizzlies Chris Paul didn't play like Chris Paul. Blake Griffin didn't play like Blake Griffin. And yet the Los Angeles Clippers still managed to overcome a fourth-quarter deficit for the second time in four games inside FedExForum to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 82-72 early Sunday in Game 7 of their first-round series of the Western Conference playoffs.Five for the Weekend: For fans, title weekend in Atlanta could be sweet The NCAA will have the Division II and III title games in the same location -- Atlanta -- during the same weekend as the Final Four in 2013. Gary Parrish says it's a good deal depending on the fans' interest.Grizzlies listen to Z-Bo's daughter and give Randolph the ball It's so simple, even a 6-year-old can see it. The Grizzlies beat the Clippers in Game 5 because they give the ball to Zach Randolph (and Marc Gasol). Gary Parrish says this strategy is the only way Memphis can advance.Five for the Weekend: Losing Indiana-Kentucky a blow to the sport So the Indiana-Kentucky series is over. Is this good for the sport? Gary Parrish says fans suffer most with fewer reasons to watch early season hoops. Who wins? Coaches like John Calipari, who get rich without risk.Grizzlies win Game 2 by putting Game 1 loss front and center Most teams want to forget about choking away what looks like a certain victory. But as Garry Parrish explains, the Grizzlies use their loss in Game 1 to inspire themselves to a Game 2 victory over the Clippers.CBSSports.com's Gary Parrish can also be found on Google+.
