The Warriors have dominated the last round against the Denver Nuggets and stun them with a ravishing 4-1 defeat. They managed to keep the dangerous outscoring Nikola Jokic quiet, and came out on top in the tie. They will to looking to set their eyes on their arch rivals and the team who has dominated them in the regular phase of the season. Golden State will be wary of Ja Morant who is simply on a different level yet again this season and will be counting heavily on Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson to guide them all the way to the finish line.
The Grizzlies on the other hand would be considered the favorites going in into this match who just brushed aside the Timberwolves with a 4-2 victory in the last round. The Grizzlies will heavily relying on the performance of Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks who will have to give their best for the game on Sunday. Bane and Jackson Jr. will also have to continue their intensive run of form and will pose a huge threat for the Golden State Warriors.
Memphis Grizzlies Match Preview
Taylor Jenkins’s men are in a gallant form at the moment and almost all of his players have scored in double digits per game this season. They will be looking to dismantle the Warriors’ defense and Xavier Tillman will have a contest and challenge to cope up with the red hot attacking force of Curry, Klay and Green to keep them at bay from scoring. The fans also expect a great match from Desmond Bane considering the fire start he has had in this season.
Golden State Warriors Match Preview
Steve Kerr’s men will be looking to win the match and they will have to stop the inform Ja Morant who keeps on marching ahead and can take the game away from them. Steph has been in a stellar form all season long and it would be a no-brainer to expect good things from him and he will need to be supported by Klay and Green on the other hand as well.
Best Picks of the match
Stephen Curry:
Stephen Curry has been in a breathtaking form all season long and last game was no different as he notched up 30 points, with 5 rebounds and 5 assists which ensured a great win for his team. He will be looking to carry this run of form and take his team to the next round.
Ja Morant:
Ja Morant is rather the only one in the Grizzlies team who has managed to keep up the consistency in the attack averaging 16.6 points per game and after a breathtaking last round performance against the Timberwolves, it’s time for Morant to do the same on Sunday.
Klay Thompson:
Klay Thompson is in a stellar form and will continue to deliver for his team with his offensive abilities. Although he could manage just 15 points with 9 rebounds and 3 assists in the last game and it’s a no brainer to expect a great game from Klay today.
Match Details:
Fixture: Memphis Grizzlies Vs Golden State Warriors
Host: Memphis Grizzlies
Date & Time: 30 April, 3:30 p.m. (US Time)
Venue: FedEx Forum
Memphis Grizzlies Vs Golden State Warriors Predicted Lineup:
Memphis Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr. (F), Dillon Brooks (F), Xavier Tillman (C), Desmond Bane (G), Ja Morant (G).
Golden State Warriors: Klay Thompson (F), Andrew Wiggins (F), Draymond Green (C), Stephen Curry (G), Jordan Poole (G).
Memphis Grizzlies Vs Golden State Warriors Betting Odds & Spreads:
The Grizzlies have an odd of (+215) to win the game whereas the Warriors have an odd of (-265).
Memphis Grizzlies Vs Golden State Warriors Head to Head Stats:
The head to head is pretty much even, with the Grizzlies have won 48 times and the Warriors having won 51 times. The Grizzlies have completely dominated the Warriors in the regular season having won 3 out of the 4 games they faced each other.
Memphis Grizzlies Vs Golden State Warriors Match Prediction:
The stage is all set for the second-round playoff tie as we settle for one of the most highly contested encounters of this year’s NBA Championship on Sunday. The Grizzlies will be the favorites going in into the match considering their head-to-head record against the Warriors this season.
Live Streaming: Where to Watch Memphis Grizzlies Vs Golden State Warriors Match?
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