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Match Preview: Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies

Dec 9, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) attempts a three-point shot during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors will face the Memphis Grizzlies on 1st May 2022 to kickstart the Western Conference Semi-Finals. Grizzlies finished the regular season as the 2nd seed in the West, while the Warriors were the 3rd seed in the West following the end of the regular season.

The Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets in the 1st round of the playoffs in 5 games, while the Grizzlies dealt the Timberwolves in a tough series that went to 6 games.

Injury Report:

Warriors:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Andre IguodalaSGWed, Apr 27NeckExpected to be out until at least May 4
James WisemanCSat, Mar 26KneeOut for the season
Source: CBS Sports

Grizzlies:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Steven AdamsCSat, Apr 30Covid-19Game Time Decision
Killian TilliePFSat, Apr 30KneeGame Time Decision
Santi AldamaPFSat, Apr 30KneeGame Time Decision
Ziaire WilliamsSFSat, Apr 30KneeGame Time Decision
Source: CBS Sports

Players to watch out for in Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies

  • Ja Morant – Grizzlies

Ja had a terrible series against the Timberwolves, and he will look to bounce back hard against the Warriors. If the Grizzlies want to get something out of the first game then Ja needs to have a big game.

  • Stephen Curry – Warriors

Steph is close to 100% following the recovery from his ankle injury. We saw the flashes of his brilliance in the last few games against the Nuggets, and he will look to have a good start to the series.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Warriors are playing great basketball, and have home-court advantage as well, which will make them a big favorite to win the 1st game of this series.

Prediction:

  • Golden State Warriors to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS

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