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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Jim Schwartz doesnt expect continuity to be an issue in his new job with the Buffalo Bills. Despite taking over as the teams fourth defensive co-ordinator in four years, Schwartz stressed he has no intention of making drastic changes to his predecessors aggressive approach that made the Bills one of the NFLs most feared pass-rushing teams last season. "Were an attack scheme. Its a scheme built on the guys up front getting after the quarterback," Schwartz said during his introductory news conference on Monday. "Well be fast. Well be physical. We want to attack. ... Theres going to be a lot of defensive lineman that are real happy to play in a system like that." That should make Mario Williams, one of Buffalos three returning Pro Bowl defensive linemen, breathe a little easier. Schwartz is happy, too. A month after being fired as the Detroit Lions head coach, Schwartzs decision to bide his time before making his next move paid off in landing a job he considers to be an ideal fit. "You want to be very careful about your next opportunity, and I didnt step into this lightly," he said. "Theres a tremendous opportunity with the players that are in place." Schwartz replaces Mike Pettine, who left Buffalo after only one season to take over as the Cleveland Browns head coach. Pettines departure last week was unexpected and had the potential of undercutting whatever carry-over the Bills were seeking to build on following a 6-10 finish. Though the Bills struggled against the run, their defence finished 10th in the NFL in yards allowed — Buffalos best ranking since a second-place finish in 2004. And Buffalo finished second in the league with a franchise-record 57 sacks. Once Pettine indicated he was accepting the Browns position, Bills coach Doug Marrone wasted little time targeting Schwartz. At the same time Pettine completing his deal in Cleveland on Thursday, Marrone and members of the Bills front office travelled to interview Schwartz for the job before reaching a deal a day later. "When youre looking to hire defensive co-ordinators, you want to look at people that you dont like going against their defence," Marrone said. "Jims defences have always been very tough, very difficult to run on, very difficult to score on." Schwartz has 20 years of coaching experience including an eight-year stint as the Tennessee Titans defensive co-ordinator from 2001-08. The Titans defence three times finished among the NFLs top 10 in fewest yards allowed. Tennessee was particularly stingy in stopping the run, finishing sixth or better in yards rushing allowed, including a first-place ranking in 2003. Schwartz was inconsistent during five seasons in Detroit. He went 29-51, including a 10-6 finish in 2011 in which the Lions snapped a 12-year playoff drought. In Buffalo, Schwartzs immediate priority will be filling out his defensive staff. Marrone said four Bills defensive assistants are expected to join Pettine in Cleveland. The group includes linebackers coach Jim ONeil, who is expected to take over as Browns defensive co-ordinator, and defensive line coach Anthony Weaver. Marrone also expected to lose defensive quality control coach Brian Fleury and newly hired assistant Jeff Hafley. Veteran defensive backs coach Donnie Henderson is staying in Buffalo. Schwartzs defensive approach is rooted in a 4-3 system with some similarities to Pettines philosophy particularly when it comes to generating pressure off the edges. Schwartz intends to spend the next few months adapting his defence to the strengths of his personnel. "Theres going to be some carry-over. Theres going to be some things that well wind up changing because we think its in our best long-term benefit," Schwartz said. 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Its something very hard to do.Danny Green added 16 points, while Tony Parker matched Duncans 14 points. Cory Joseph had 12 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter to thwart several Memphis rallies.The victory was another example of methodical execution by the Spurs as they built an early lead and never trailed in the game. Defensively, Duncan and Matt Bonner stymied Memphis inside game enough that, while Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies with 28 points and 12 rebounds, frontcourt mate Zach Randolph managed only 10 points on 4 of 11 shooting and eight rebounds.Tim Duncan and Matty played just impressive, outstanding defence, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. Those are two guys that are really hardcore. .Those two guys were magnificent.Mike Conley had 23 points and 10 assists for Memphis, which dropped its second straight. Tayshaun Prince finished with 20, connecting on 8 of 11 shots, including all four from outside the arc.I dont care how many times they beat us before, Gasol said. I felt we were going to get them. But, you know, it didnt go that way.While San Antonio shot 48 per cent for the game, the Spurs were 14 of 25 from 3-point range, including Ginobili hitting all five of his shots. The Spurs 3-pointers came each time Memphis threatened the Spurs lead.We spotted them too many points, Memphis coach Dave Joerger said, later addinng: We stood and held the ball too much.dddddddddddd We were kind of in a hurry offensively and didnt screen hard enough to get guys open.Memphis was within five in the third, but consecutive 3-pointers from Marco Belinelli and Ginobili, extended the lead back to double digits. Memphis tried to make another run in the fourth, but Joseph, playing for Parker, who suffered a mild calf strain in the third, scored six early points to prevent any significant run by Memphis. Even the Grizzlies nine unanswered points down the stretch wasnt enough to overtake San Antonio.Weve been lucky to come out on top because I think every game we play, nothings a blowout, Duncan said of the series. Its not like were running away from them. Its a battle back and forth, and weve just made more shots than they have.___TIP-INS:Spurs: San Antonios nine straight wins over Memphis, includes sweeps of last years series and the 2013 Western Conference Finals. ... Bonner started at centre for San Antonio, his seventh start of the season. ... The triple-double was Duncans first in the regular season since Nov. 11, 2010 at Golden State.Grizzlies: Gasol played 40 minutes after being listed as questionable before the game with a right knee bone bruise suffered in Wednesday loss at Houston. .. .The loss was the first regular-season defeat for Memphis since losing to Dallas on Feb. 5.PARKER PROBLEM: Parker left the game in the third quarter with a mild strain of his left hamstring and did not return. Spurs officials did not have an update on his condition after the game.BONNER BONANZA: Not only did Bonner cause problems for Randolph defensively, the 6-foot-10 forward/centre posed problems for Memphis, connecting on 3 of 6 from outside the arc. Matty is just somebody who will do what you want him to do, Popovich said. If you tell him to jumper higher, hes going to jump higher, even though he cant. Hes that kind of guy.UP NEXT:Spurs: Host Timberwolves on Saturday.Grizzlies: Host Heat on Sunday. ' ' '