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

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 Golden State Warriors will face the Memphis Grizzlies on 13th May 2022, in what will be the 6th game of their ongoing series in the Western Conference Semi-Finals.

The Warriors currently lead the series 3-2, and they’ll have another chance to close out the series in game 6 after Memphis destroyed them in game 5 without Ja Morant.

Injury Report:

Warriors:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Andre Iguodala	SG	Thu, May 5	Neck	Expected to be out until at least May 13
Gary Payton II	PG	Wed, May 4	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jun 2
James Wiseman	C	Sat, Mar 26	Knee	Out for the season

Source: CBS Sports

Grizzlies:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Ja Morant	PG	Tue, May 10	Knee	Expected to be out until at least May 16
Killian Tillie	PF	Tue, May 10	Knee	Expected to be out until at least May 13
Santi Aldama	PF	Tue, May 10	Knee	Expected to be out until at least May 13

Source: CBS Sports

Players to watch out for 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}

Desmond Bane – Grizzlies

In the absence of Ja Morant, Bane needs to step up and help his team to get another win to force a Game 7 back at their home court which could make things interesting.

Stephen Curry – Warriors

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