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Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies: NBA Playoffs – Game 5; Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Match Preview: Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies

The Golden State Warriors will face the Memphis Grizzlies on 11th May 2022, in what will be the 5th game of their ongoing series in the Western Conference Semi-Finals.

The Warriors currently lead the series 3-1, and they’ll have a chance to close out the series in game 5, as Memphis will be without Ja Morant, who will be sidelined due to an injury.

Injury Report:

Warriors:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Andre IguodalaSGThu, May 5NeckExpected to be out until at least May 13
Gary Payton IIPGWed, May 4ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 2
James WisemanCSat, Mar 26KneeOut for the season
Source: CBS Sports

Grizzlies:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Ja MorantPGTue, May 10KneeExpected to be out until at least May 16
Killian TilliePFTue, May 10KneeExpected to be out until at least May 13
Santi AldamaPFTue, May 10KneeExpected to be out until at least May 13
Source: CBS Sports

Players to watch out for Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies

  • Desmond Bane – Grizzlies

In the absence of Ja Morant, Bane needs to step up and help his team to get the win at home to force a Game 6 back in San Francisco.

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  • Stephen Curry – Warriors

Steph has been sensational in crucial moments this series, and he will look to have another stellar game to close out the Grizzlies and qualify for the next round.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) during an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in San Francisco, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

The Warriors once again will be the favorites to win this game and close out the series, as Memphis is still without its best player in Ja Morant.

Prediction:

  • Golden State Warriors to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS

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