Golden State Warriors with their playmaker Draymond Green thrown out of game 1 after a controversial flagrant two foul on Brandon Clarke, were still able to hang on and take away home-court advantage from the Grizzlies at the end of game 1, thanks to clutch 3-pointers of Klay Thompson and Curry. Jordon Pool was phenomenal in Game 1 alongside Gary Payton 2nd who had his first playoff game as a starter due to the injury of Andre Iguodala.
The young Memphis team showed a lot of character by hanging in the game with brilliant 3-point shooting from Jackson and some clutch shots by Ja Morant who missed the possible game-winner lay up for the Grizzlies which was very well defended by Thompson.
Game 2 will be an interesting affair between these teams with both teams knowing how to control the pace of the game and force momentum shifts in their direction.
Match Preview Golden State Warriors
Steve Kerr and his Warriors having a balance of both playoff veterans and exciting young talent will look to go back home with a 2-0 lead in the series.
With Green not committing a foul that makes the crowd go,” Throw him out” in game 2, it will be easier for the Warriors to take home game 2 given the youngsters of Warriors in Poole, Kaminga and Payton played to their potential as they did in game 1.
Match Preview Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies would be looking to bounce back after a crushing defeat with Morant missing the potential game-winning layup at the last second.
Taylor Jenkins needs to figure out how to play Morant with Warriors guarding him below the 3 point line essentially daring him to shoot 3s. Defensively Memphis looked good in game 1 and would like to carry that forward against a lethal Warriors offence if they want to take away game 2 in front of the home crowd.
Match Details
Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
Date: May 3rd
Time: 6.30 pm ET USA
Best Picks
1. Steph Curry
The best shooter in NBA history who has the capability of scoring not just from behind the 3 point line but also finishing at the rim. He averaged 25.5 PPG during the regular season.
2. Ja Morant
An exciting young talent who is probably the fastest player on the court in this series and in the NBA.His game is a treat to the eyes and is averaging 27.4 PPG and 6.7 assists per game.
3. Jordan Poole
With both teams playing small-ball lineups, Poole is the key to the Warriors’ success by taking the scoring load away from Curry and Thompson and getting his shots and assists.
Memphis Grizzlies Vs Golden State Warriors Game 2 predicted Starting Line Up:-
Memphis Grizzlies:-
1. Ja Morant[PG]
2. D.Brooks[SF]
3. X.Tillman [C]
4. D.Bane [SG]
5. J.Jackson.Jr [PF]
Golden State Warriors:-
1. S.Curry [PG]
2. K.Thompson [SF]
3. D.Green[C]
4. G.Payton II[SG]
5. A.Wiggins [PF]
Memphis Grizzlies Vs Golden State Warriors Game 2 odds:
Warriors are -130 with Grizzlies at +110 and under/over money line set at 227.5
Memphis Grizzlies Vs Golden State Warriors head to head stats:
In the 100 games played, Memphis has won 48 whereas the Warriors have won 52 games. Memphis was ousted by the Warriors in their last playoff run in 2015 whereas the Warriors were sent home by Memphis in the play-in game last year.
Memphis Grizzlies Vs Golden State Warriors Game 2 Prediction:-
With game 1 going down the line to the buzzer, we can expect an exciting and a close game 2 with the Grizzlies making some adjustments and looking to bounce back against a dominant Warriors team. Hopefully, the Grizzlies can hold their nerve and take game 2 t go back to the Bay area with the series even at 1-1 and not 2-0 in favour of the Warriors.
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