Warriors vs Grizzlies 2nd round discussion

[Pamadar]

I think a lot of things escalated into one to another earlier in game 2. Draymond was ejected again; Payton suffered a fractured elbow due to the flagrant foul caused by Dillon and Curry missing some important shots that could have sealed the game.

One thing I noticed is that, Ja Morant is just an absolute beast when it comes to isolation plays and clutch moments. It has been the norm that when the time is clicking, he can finish insanely strong on the basket with those nasty lay-ups and tear drops. One thing that he must practice is his shooting and he can be a beast. Though this may be the case, I do think that Warriors would win the whole playoffs. Looking forward for game 3!

I was thinking that Curry will shine once more. He did some great shots, but like what you have said,

He missed crucial shots that might seal the game. They are up 4 or 5 points early in the last quarter. Keep exchanging points.
But Ja Morant really lifts his team up, especially in the last few minutes of the game. He keeps on attacking and really taking full
responsibility, 47 points is really impressive and all are being paid winning game 2.

[mirakal]

The Grizzlies had the refs and they still lost...

I think that the Warriors just simply have way more starpower and experience than the Grizzlies. It is extremely difficult to see them coming out of the West even if they do get a game or two on the Warriors.

They will fight hard, yes, but I think the combination of Curry, Draymond and Klay is just too much for them.

Hopefully the refs are consistent for the series and heavily favour homecourt team by calling all 50-50 calls one way and clearly placing away team in early foul trouble while  letting hometeam get away with clear fouls on the defensive end.

Warriors lose today, and Grizzlies tied the series I can say refs are great today its just that Warriors players are just having a bad time especially with Klay, I guess this is one of his worst game for this series. Well, this is becoming a much exciting series and probably a long series for this two teams. Let's see on the next game, if more players will get involve and play the semis.

The Warriors just faced a few difficulties along the road including Klay Thompson who only managed to contribute 12 points for playing 40+ minutes inside the court especially Gary Payton II after getting injured. These things can't be avoided as they are already approaching towards the Semi-Final, still I believe that Warriors will still manage to get back to their knees again because Grizzlies aren't that experienced yet.

[wheelz1200]

Memphis underdogs by 6.5.  Lol. That's crazy.  I don't get how so many people are not giving them the cred they deserve.  They were down 10 points multiple time in the last series in the 4th quarter alone and came back.  This one they were down late and came back.  They don't crumble under the lights.  This team is more than just ja.  Go check out when ja was hurt what Memphis did to teams.  They are deep, young and good.  Taking that 6.5 points all day.

[Japinat]

Memphis underdogs by 6.5.  Lol. That's crazy.  I don't get how so many people are not giving them the cred they deserve.  They were down 10 points multiple time in the last series in the 4th quarter alone and came back.  This one they were down late and came back.  They don't crumble under the lights.  This team is more than just ja.  Go check out when ja was hurt what Memphis did to teams.  They are deep, young and good.  Taking that 6.5 points all day.

That's normal, Warriors are the favorite in the series and they are extremely good at home, at least their average. Personally, though Warriors are heavy favorite in game 3, I would still take the spread and just hope they'll win and cover that, that's how I trust them.

[Jating]

Memphis underdogs by 6.5.  Lol. That's crazy.  I don't get how so many people are not giving them the cred they deserve.  They were down 10 points multiple time in the last series in the 4th quarter alone and came back.  This one they were down late and came back.  They don't crumble under the lights.  This team is more than just ja.  Go check out when ja was hurt what Memphis did to teams.  They are deep, young and good.  Taking that 6.5 points all day.

That's normal, Warriors are the favorite in the series and they are extremely good at home, at least their average. Personally, though Warriors are heavy favorite in game 3, I would still take the spread and just hope they'll win and cover that, that's how I trust them.

Why not? it will be in their homecourt and Warriors usually perform at high level at Chase center. But Payton can't play as he is one of their best defender to guard Ja Morant. And this is one reason why Ja went on beast mode in game 2 because no one can stop him. They have to find a way to slow him down and then Curry and Thompson should produce good games in order for the Warriors to get the edge in this game.

[Yamifoud]

Memphis underdogs by 6.5.  Lol. That's crazy.  I don't get how so many people are not giving them the cred they deserve.  They were down 10 points multiple time in the last series in the 4th quarter alone and came back.  This one they were down late and came back.  They don't crumble under the lights.  This team is more than just ja.  Go check out when ja was hurt what Memphis did to teams.  They are deep, young and good.  Taking that 6.5 points all day.

That's normal, Warriors are the favorite in the series and they are extremely good at home, at least their average. Personally, though Warriors are heavy favorite in game 3, I would still take the spread and just hope they'll win and cover that, that's how I trust them.

Why not? it will be in their homecourt and Warriors usually perform at high level at Chase center. But Payton can't play as he is one of their best defender to guard Ja Morant. And this is one reason why Ja went on beast mode in game 2 because no one can stop him. They have to find a way to slow him down and then Curry and Thompson should produce good games in order for the Warriors to get the edge in this game.

He is really a problem.. But for sure the Warriors knows how to limit him, they have been in this situation many times, they are good as a team and Ja Morant alone cannot bring win consistency. If Warriors will take both game 3 and 4, this series is over.

[Japinat]

Memphis underdogs by 6.5.  Lol. That's crazy.  I don't get how so many people are not giving them the cred they deserve.  They were down 10 points multiple time in the last series in the 4th quarter alone and came back.  This one they were down late and came back.  They don't crumble under the lights.  This team is more than just ja.  Go check out when ja was hurt what Memphis did to teams.  They are deep, young and good.  Taking that 6.5 points all day.

That's normal, Warriors are the favorite in the series and they are extremely good at home, at least their average. Personally, though Warriors are heavy favorite in game 3, I would still take the spread and just hope they'll win and cover that, that's how I trust them.

Why not? it will be in their homecourt and Warriors usually perform at high level at Chase center. But Payton can't play as he is one of their best defender to guard Ja Morant. And this is one reason why Ja went on beast mode in game 2 because no one can stop him. They have to find a way to slow him down and then Curry and Thompson should produce good games in order for the Warriors to get the edge in this game.

Well, if Ja would be like Jokic who would consistently score but his teammates are limited, I think this is good for the Warriors. Thanks mate, I think I'm taking the Warriors at home, no matter what.. on the last 2 games, I lose because I put my bet on the Warriors, 1st game they won but failed to cover the spread, 2nd game they really lose the game.

[Cling18]

Memphis underdogs by 6.5.  Lol. That's crazy.  I don't get how so many people are not giving them the cred they deserve.  They were down 10 points multiple time in the last series in the 4th quarter alone and came back.  This one they were down late and came back.  They don't crumble under the lights.  This team is more than just ja.  Go check out when ja was hurt what Memphis did to teams.  They are deep, young and good.  Taking that 6.5 points all day.

That's normal, Warriors are the favorite in the series and they are extremely good at home, at least their average. Personally, though Warriors are heavy favorite in game 3, I would still take the spread and just hope they'll win and cover that, that's how I trust them.

Why not? it will be in their homecourt and Warriors usually perform at high level at Chase center. But Payton can't play as he is one of their best defender to guard Ja Morant. And this is one reason why Ja went on beast mode in game 2 because no one can stop him. They have to find a way to slow him down and then Curry and Thompson should produce good games in order for the Warriors to get the edge in this game.

He is really a problem.. But for sure the Warriors knows how to limit him, they have been in this situation many times, they are good as a team and Ja Morant alone cannot bring win consistency. If Warriors will take both game 3 and 4, this series is over.

Warriors has been through a lot this season and I really see thaur determination. I guess their previous matches is enough for them to have enough defense for them to win and take the 3rd and 4th game. I hope that the Warriors would win this season and would show off their best again.

[freedomgo]

Memphis underdogs by 6.5.  Lol. That's crazy.  I don't get how so many people are not giving them the cred they deserve.  They were down 10 points multiple time in the last series in the 4th quarter alone and came back.  This one they were down late and came back.  They don't crumble under the lights.  This team is more than just ja.  Go check out when ja was hurt what Memphis did to teams.  They are deep, young and good.  Taking that 6.5 points all day.

That's normal, Warriors are the favorite in the series and they are extremely good at home, at least their average. Personally, though Warriors are heavy favorite in game 3, I would still take the spread and just hope they'll win and cover that, that's how I trust them.

Why not? it will be in their homecourt and Warriors usually perform at high level at Chase center. But Payton can't play as he is one of their best defender to guard Ja Morant. And this is one reason why Ja went on beast mode in game 2 because no one can stop him. They have to find a way to slow him down and then Curry and Thompson should produce good games in order for the Warriors to get the edge in this game.

He is really a problem.. But for sure the Warriors knows how to limit him, they have been in this situation many times, they are good as a team and Ja Morant alone cannot bring win consistency. If Warriors will take both game 3 and 4, this series is over.

And he will still remain as a problem even if they will find some way how to limit Morant's berserk especially now that Gary Payton 2 cannot play alongside with them probably until the end of this season. I wonder who will put them to guard Morant because Green was playing the center for them.

[Joca97]

Memphis underdogs by 6.5.  Lol. That's crazy.  I don't get how so many people are not giving them the cred they deserve.  They were down 10 points multiple time in the last series in the 4th quarter alone and came back.  This one they were down late and came back.  They don't crumble under the lights.  This team is more than just ja.  Go check out when ja was hurt what Memphis did to teams.  They are deep, young and good.  Taking that 6.5 points all day.

That's normal, Warriors are the favorite in the series and they are extremely good at home, at least their average. Personally, though Warriors are heavy favorite in game 3, I would still take the spread and just hope they'll win and cover that, that's how I trust them.

Why not? it will be in their homecourt and Warriors usually perform at high level at Chase center. But Payton can't play as he is one of their best defender to guard Ja Morant. And this is one reason why Ja went on beast mode in game 2 because no one can stop him. They have to find a way to slow him down and then Curry and Thompson should produce good games in order for the Warriors to get the edge in this game.

He is really a problem.. But for sure the Warriors knows how to limit him, they have been in this situation many times, they are good as a team and Ja Morant alone cannot bring win consistency. If Warriors will take both game 3 and 4, this series is over.

Warriors has been through a lot this season and I really see thaur determination. I guess their previous matches is enough for them to have enough defense for them to win and take the 3rd and 4th game. I hope that the Warriors would win this season and would show off their best again.

Warriors are the main favorite to me for the title and i think its really realistic for them to win it. Also now Warriors have two games at home that they will o most for sure win. Curry and Thompson still need to do a lot more for the team aswell so they can win matches more easily

[Davidvictorson]

Warriors are the main favorite to me for the title and i think its really realistic for them to win it. Also now Warriors have two games at home that they will o most for sure win. Curry and Thompson still need to do a lot more for the team aswell so they can win matches more easily

Warriors got championship DNA. The dubs will go as far as the core takes them but it needs Poole  and Wiggins to step up, especially Wiggins. But if Denver was healthy, they would win the series.  That being said, Poole and The Gang are definitely the favorites now.

[mirakal]

Memphis underdogs by 6.5.  Lol. That's crazy.  I don't get how so many people are not giving them the cred they deserve.  They were down 10 points multiple time in the last series in the 4th quarter alone and came back.  This one they were down late and came back.  They don't crumble under the lights.  This team is more than just ja.  Go check out when ja was hurt what Memphis did to teams.  They are deep, young and good.  Taking that 6.5 points all day.

That's normal, Warriors are the favorite in the series and they are extremely good at home, at least their average. Personally, though Warriors are heavy favorite in game 3, I would still take the spread and just hope they'll win and cover that, that's how I trust them.

Why not? it will be in their homecourt and Warriors usually perform at high level at Chase center. But Payton can't play as he is one of their best defender to guard Ja Morant. And this is one reason why Ja went on beast mode in game 2 because no one can stop him. They have to find a way to slow him down and then Curry and Thompson should produce good games in order for the Warriors to get the edge in this game.

Well, if Ja would be like Jokic who would consistently score but his teammates are limited, I think this is good for the Warriors. Thanks mate, I think I'm taking the Warriors at home, no matter what.. on the last 2 games, I lose because I put my bet on the Warriors, 1st game they won but failed to cover the spread, 2nd game they really lose the game.

Surely the Warriors at home will be their advantage as they are more comfortable in Chase Center and it's unlikely that the Splash brothers will miss their shots on their home especially KT for having a bad FG on the 2nd game. I'm curious to know who will replace GP2 for guarding Ja Morant and also Steven Adams will likely play again on that day.

[wheelz1200]

So I guess I'm the only one here who thinks Memphis is gonna win the series.  Golden state can't guard Memphis.  Reports are saying GS is hoping iggy will come back to guard ja.  Seriously lol, that's not even fair to iggy at his age coming off injury.  Ja will run circles around him.  Klay, steph and Poole can't guard him either.  In my eyes Memphis is the favorite ever since GP went down for the series. 

Dude sets up the rest of the team, Memphis is one of the best teams in terms of scoring in the paint and with Adams coming back.  Will let the series run its course but betting on Memphis 2-0 so far I expect the next couple games to be the same if the books keep disrespecting how good Memphis is.

Just my 2 Satoshis but hey ho that's just me

[ILuckyGuyI]

There are still a few nights to go for the third game of this series. It is 1-1 currently and Grizzlies' performance in the second game was definitely amazing. Rather than Grizzlies', Morant's performance was the amazing part in this. He got 47 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists which was incredible statistics and helped them become the winner also. Grizzlies will hope to get efficiency from Morant as much as possible to have a bigger chance to eliminate Warriors. But it is still going to be a very difficult work to do.

[Baofeng]

There are still a few nights to go for the third game of this series. It is 1-1 currently and Grizzlies' performance in the second game was definitely amazing. Rather than Grizzlies', Morant's performance was the amazing part in this. He got 47 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists which was incredible statistics and helped them become the winner also. Grizzlies will hope to get efficiency from Morant as much as possible to have a bigger chance to eliminate Warriors. But it is still going to be a very difficult work to do.

Morant needs support, he can't do it alone against the veteran and experience Warrior. It's good to see him against Steph Curry, but in the end, I think his athleticism will not be enough to offset the Warriors in this series although they will push them to their limits. On the other hand, the Warriors will make some adjustments in this game against Ja so that he can't explode with that kind of game, almost triple double.

[RealMalatesta]

if Ja would be like Jokic who would consistently score but his teammates are limited, I think this is good for the Warriors. Thanks mate, I think I'm taking the Warriors at home, no matter what.. on the last 2 games, I lose because I put my bet on the Warriors, 1st game they won but failed to cover the spread, 2nd game they really lose the game.

Ja is a great scorer, even though his whole arsenal is running inside and scoring there, dude still manages to do that. Do you know how hard is that? I mean everyone knows that the moment you get the ball, you are going to drive inside and either layup or dunk, or just pass to someone else if you can't.

These are all of your options and your defender knows this and yet it is still immensely difficult to stop him. But, with him on the floor as the only guy who would be great scorer and nobody else provides the same level of support, I have to say that it is very difficult for them to win. Warriors will have this in 6 games for sure, we won't see them winning that frequently.

[ultrloa]

if Ja would be like Jokic who would consistently score but his teammates are limited, I think this is good for the Warriors. Thanks mate, I think I'm taking the Warriors at home, no matter what.. on the last 2 games, I lose because I put my bet on the Warriors, 1st game they won but failed to cover the spread, 2nd game they really lose the game.

Ja is a great scorer, even though his whole arsenal is running inside and scoring there, dude still manages to do that. Do you know how hard is that? I mean everyone knows that the moment you get the ball, you are going to drive inside and either layup or dunk, or just pass to someone else if you can't.

These are all of your options and your defender knows this and yet it is still immensely difficult to stop him. But, with him on the floor as the only guy who would be great scorer and nobody else provides the same level of support, I have to say that it is very difficult for them to win. Warriors will have this in 6 games for sure, we won't see them winning that frequently.

Hard to say about they will lost totally with Warriors but I can say that even if Warriors got deep bench compare to Grizzlies still they cannot defeat this team easily. We see how they make the life of Warriors hard in game 1 and 2 so maybe we can see a long series stretch on their match up and might we see them on Game 7.

But same as you I want to warriors to win this since they are much exciting to watch on finals.

[wheelz1200]

if Ja would be like Jokic who would consistently score but his teammates are limited, I think this is good for the Warriors. Thanks mate, I think I'm taking the Warriors at home, no matter what.. on the last 2 games, I lose because I put my bet on the Warriors, 1st game they won but failed to cover the spread, 2nd game they really lose the game.

Ja is a great scorer, even though his whole arsenal is running inside and scoring there, dude still manages to do that. Do you know how hard is that? I mean everyone knows that the moment you get the ball, you are going to drive inside and either layup or dunk, or just pass to someone else if you can't.

These are all of your options and your defender knows this and yet it is still immensely difficult to stop him. But, with him on the floor as the only guy who would be great scorer and nobody else provides the same level of support, I have to say that it is very difficult for them to win. Warriors will have this in 6 games for sure, we won't see them winning that frequently.

Hard to say about they will lost totally with Warriors but I can say that even if Warriors got deep bench compare to Grizzlies still they cannot defeat this team easily. We see how they make the life of Warriors hard in game 1 and 2 so maybe we can see a long series stretch on their match up and might we see them on Game 7.

But same as you I want to warriors to win this since they are much exciting to watch on finals.

Disagree Memphis is way deeper than golden state.  Bane is hurt and not producing, starting center Adam's out for awhile, dillon brooks not in and Memphis still wins.  Look at what Memphis did in the regular season without ja, team is deep, athletic and ready to go.  Unfortunately GP won't be able to play that was golden States chance to reason slow down ja.  Kid sets up his whole team and makes life easier.  Memphis in 7 on their home court.

[agustina2]

Hard to say about they will lost totally with Warriors but I can say that even if Warriors got deep bench compare to Grizzlies still they cannot defeat this team easily.

The Grizzlies' bench is more deep compared to the Warriors. Take out one of the main starters of the Warriors and they are now doomed. Take out one of the main starters of the Grizzlies and still, there are good players there to take over.

I can't say who will win the series as the 2 previous games are close.

The picking of who will win now ends up on self-view or maybe a fan of either of those teams.

[ultrloa]

Hard to say about they will lost totally with Warriors but I can say that even if Warriors got deep bench compare to Grizzlies still they cannot defeat this team easily.

The Grizzlies' bench is more deep compared to the Warriors. Take out one of the main starters of the Warriors and they are now doomed. Take out one of the main starters of the Grizzlies and still, there are good players there to take over.

I can't say who will win the series as the 2 previous games are close.

The picking of who will win now ends up on self-view or maybe a fan of either of those teams.

I'm Warrior's fan so all I can say that they are much stronger than Grizzlies, obviously there's bias on my answer towards to their opponent especially if you support the team. Anyways its good to see how you give inputs to Grizzlies but its impossible for main starter to be out of the game so I think for what confidence they get for getting back on their feet especially with their main guys this will also give confidence to their back up roosters.