Warriors vs Grizzlies 2nd round discussion

[btc_angela]

I was actually Thompson who is the missing piece, plus he created a TO when he travel in the dying seconds of the game.

Thompson has to produce in game 3, there's no more excuse because they are playing at home and they usually have great win at home. Memphis is threatening the Warriors goal to be the champion this season, so they have to fight back and show the young team who they are.

Game 3 is surely a very interesting game, but I have a feeling that the Warriors will dominate since the line itself attracts the public bets on the Memphis.
For the Memphis fans, who would missed that +7, probably they'll go the moneyline as well.

Besides Thompson, They need to address too there luck of defense. Yes they have a very strong offense but there weakness is they are heavily relying to Green on defense alone. Kevon Looney should step up too and level up his game for GSW to conquer the west. Grizzlies is the least of there concerned since Suns might there greatest hurdle if ever they manage to defeat Grizzlies.

Warriors played good defense as well, it's just that they are playing small ball and we know that small ball are usually used to improve the offensive attack but running the floor. It's their game now and they are successful with it, so there's not reason to change that, and besides, warriors can't win all games, but they can only win 4 games to win the series.

Even Memphis is playing small ball as well, so yeah there should be no adjustments. Maybe for the Warriors side, limit Ja Morant because admit it or not, Ja killed them in the last game scoring 47 points. So that's one that they need to improved, it will be hard very GPII their premier defender is out already. So collectively, they can double or triple Ja Morant and make him pass the ball to someone or let him do jump shot.

[Sanitough]

I was actually Thompson who is the missing piece, plus he created a TO when he travel in the dying seconds of the game.

Thompson has to produce in game 3, there's no more excuse because they are playing at home and they usually have great win at home. Memphis is threatening the Warriors goal to be the champion this season, so they have to fight back and show the young team who they are.

Game 3 is surely a very interesting game, but I have a feeling that the Warriors will dominate since the line itself attracts the public bets on the Memphis.
For the Memphis fans, who would missed that +7, probably they'll go the moneyline as well.

Besides Thompson, They need to address too there luck of defense. Yes they have a very strong offense but there weakness is they are heavily relying to Green on defense alone. Kevon Looney should step up too and level up his game for GSW to conquer the west. Grizzlies is the least of there concerned since Suns might there greatest hurdle if ever they manage to defeat Grizzlies.

Warriors played good defense as well, it's just that they are playing small ball and we know that small ball are usually used to improve the offensive attack but running the floor. It's their game now and they are successful with it, so there's not reason to change that, and besides, warriors can't win all games, but they can only win 4 games to win the series.

Even Memphis is playing small ball as well, so yeah there should be no adjustments. Maybe for the Warriors side, limit Ja Morant because admit it or not, Ja killed them in the last game scoring 47 points. So that's one that they need to improved, it will be hard very GPII their premier defender is out already. So collectively, they can double or triple Ja Morant and make him pass the ball to someone or let him do jump shot.

There will be a big adjustment in game 3, Steve Adams will play, not sure if it will help their rotation or will ruin it as the Warriors like to run when their opponent has big center on the floor.

As the latest news, it's possible that he could play.
https://bealestreetbears.com/2022/05/05/memphis-grizzlies-steven-adams-return/

Warriors shooting has to improve, and their defense, but what they are lacking is the offense in game 2.

[Yamifoud]

As the latest news, it's possible that he could play.
https://bealestreetbears.com/2022/05/05/memphis-grizzlies-steven-adams-return/

He played but during the garbage time only.
I think Memphis is not planning to use him in the series, but they might make a new strategy in game 4.

Warriors dominate Memphis in game 3, and now the discussion is over that Memphis has a chance of beating the Warriors.

[emrecemsan]

Morant was really good again in thier last game in the series but it was not enough for a win this time. Because Warriors showed an incredible performance in this game and won by an unbelievable score (142-112). This must be like a statement from Warriors that states how strong they are when they want to be. Grizzlies would need to perform much bigger from now on as a team I mean. Otherwise this series might end earlier than most people expected. But we will see. If it becomes 3-1, then Grizzlies wouldn't be able to make a comeback anymore I think.

[Beparanf]

Morant was really good again in thier last game in the series but it was not enough for a win this time. Because Warriors showed an incredible performance in this game and won by an unbelievable score (142-112). This must be like a statement from Warriors that states how strong they are when they want to be. Grizzlies would need to perform much bigger from now on as a team I mean. Otherwise this series might end earlier than most people expected. But we will see. If it becomes 3-1, then Grizzlies wouldn't be able to make a comeback anymore I think.

I think this series already ends on there next game. This 30 points lead is proof that they can easily wipe up Grizzlies that keeps giving them a close fight since game 1 if all of them will contribute properly. Wiggins and Klay is the most improve on this match and show strong Warriors if this two inconsistent players will perform well on there match. Warriors is very strong if they can maintain this kind of level on there playoffs run.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

As the latest news, it's possible that he could play.
https://bealestreetbears.com/2022/05/05/memphis-grizzlies-steven-adams-return/

He played but during the garbage time only.
I think Memphis is not planning to use him in the series, but they might make a new strategy in game 4.

Warriors dominate Memphis in game 3, and now the discussion is over that Memphis has a chance of beating the Warriors.

It's because the Warriors are playing small ball, that's why Adams is used sparingly in this series. Not sure what Memphis strategy as far is Adams is concern, again, he is not the focal point of their offense.

And with Morant's injury, Memphis chances are very slim against a championship like the Warriors. Too many offensive options and they have skilled defenders as well. Can play small and can have a legit center in Looney.

[Russlenat]

As the latest news, it's possible that he could play.
https://bealestreetbears.com/2022/05/05/memphis-grizzlies-steven-adams-return/

He played but during the garbage time only.
I think Memphis is not planning to use him in the series, but they might make a new strategy in game 4.

Warriors dominate Memphis in game 3, and now the discussion is over that Memphis has a chance of beating the Warriors.

It's because the Warriors are playing small ball, that's why Adams is used sparingly in this series. Not sure what Memphis strategy as far is Adams is concern, again, he is not the focal point of their offense.

And with Morant's injury, Memphis chances are very slim against a championship like the Warriors. Too many offensive options and they have skilled defenders as well. Can play small and can have a legit center in Looney.

Everyone on the Warriors roster are making the right contribution they need to win game 3.

Poole 27 points
Curry 30 points
Thompson 21 points
Wiggins 17 points
Kuminga 18 points
Porter Jr. 13 points.

overall - WARRIORS 63% shooting percentage.

Look at that numbers, the offense are coming from everyone, so sure Memphis has no answer from that.
I have a feeling that game 4 will be the same as what happen in game 3, if Morant will not play, it's going to be easy money for the Warriors.

[bisdak40]

Everyone on the Warriors roster are making the right contribution they need to win game 3.

Poole 27 points
Curry 30 points
Thompson 21 points
Wiggins 17 points
Kuminga 18 points
Porter Jr. 13 points.

overall - WARRIORS 63% shooting percentage.

Look at that numbers, the offense are coming from everyone, so sure Memphis has no answer from that.
I have a feeling that game 4 will be the same as what happen in game 3, if Morant will not play, it's going to be easy money for the Warriors.

Warriors' defense is its offense. That 63 field goal percentage was high enough to blow out the opponent just like what we have seen earlier. Warriors are playing with numbers, I mean they just letting take the 3's rather than driving to the basket as they know that is not Morant's strength so I think game 4 will be just the same.

Morant was limping on his way out of the stadium, not a good sign for the Grizzlies and even if he will play game4, for sure he is not going to be 100 percent healthy so this might be over for them.

[danherbias07]

He played but during the garbage time only.
I think Memphis is not planning to use him in the series, but they might make a new strategy in game 4.

Warriors dominate Memphis in game 3, and now the discussion is over that Memphis has a chance of beating the Warriors.

I thought he is injured and then I saw him play. I think this is a wrong decision for Memphis Grizzlies Coach Jenkins to bench him. He ain't a slow player and can follow the fast-paced games as far as I remember and he is also not bad at making plays inside the paint. Perhaps, they should now think about using him to protect the rim and for offensive rebounds.

Morant is now a trend on social media for the tweet "broke the code" and then deleted it in just minutes. The only problem is many people saw it before he could even erase it, including the media who interviewed Jordan Poole.

[mirakal]

The line is now up to Memphis +7.5.  So much money coming in on golden state.  Looks like right now iggy is out so who is covering ja tonight?  I expect him to get doubled all night.  Memphis should dominate the paint tonight with all the open lanes ja will create.  Taking the money line here such good odds.  When are bettors gonna start respecting memphis?

I'm rooting for the Warriors this season but when it comes for betting I won't deny that there's a chance that the Memphis Grizzlies could really cover that much spread especially that Ja Morant is now free or the Warriors have no choice but to be guarded with two players as there is no one in there line-up have any specialties in defense like GP2 had and also Adams will bounce back too.

Yeah Adam's is the x factor here.  Memphis had to play smallball and got outrebounded in the last 2 games.  This is where Adam's can completely change the game for Memphis.  I'm banging the money line on this one.  Either way it's gon a be a fun game.  I don't expect a blowout on either side the entire series. 

I also expected that Steven Adams will play a huge role on todays game but I quite confused when I saw Melton as the center instead of Adams. But seems that the Grizzlies made sure to get him again in the rotation and not to force him to play big as we only saw him in the 4th quarter but he I believe he could've help the team more if he were exposed earlier. Anyways, a 30 score difference was made by the Warriors.

[OgNasty]

There's a clip going around of Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole running an off the ball screen for each other, but they lock arms and swing around in opposite directions to confuse the defense trying to switch the screen.  I've never really seen anything like this before, and now it makes me wonder why not.  If this is a play that the Warriors are going to start using to get Steph open for 3s, the league might have a new problem on their hands.

Here's a link to a clip on Twitter of the play I'm talking about.  It's being referred to apparently as the sling shot and defenses should be terrified.

https://twitter.com/mrtomeoni/status/1523132775846490113

[harizen]

Warriors' defense is its offense. That 63 field goal percentage was high enough to blow out the opponent just like what we have seen earlier. Warriors are playing with numbers, I mean they just letting take the 3's rather than driving to the basket as they know that is not Morant's strength so I think game 4 will be just the same.

This is correct. Since the Warriors think that they can't be a 100% defensive team, why focus on it? Instead, they enhanced their offense which is their specialty. I think I already pointed this out in response to a user before during the Season that the Warriors need to play defense were in fact for me, they are really playing defense but why to focus on those if most of their rosters are deadly in the perimeter and 3-point area. That talent is hard to find in any team where the likes of Curry, and Thompson can nail 3s even contested and well-defended.

Morant seems not in 100% next game. That was a big disadvantage for Memphis even though they are a good team without Morant during the season (20-2 if I'm not mistaken). The situation is different in playoffs.

[mirakal]

Morant seems not in 100% next game. That was a big disadvantage for Memphis even though they are a good team without Morant during the season (20-2 if I'm not mistaken). The situation is different in playoffs.

He will likely be out tomorrow.

Ja Morant likely out for Game 4 with knee injury; League will take no action with Poole

Ja Morant, who left Game 3 with a sore knee in the fourth quarter after an incident with the Warriors Jordan Poole, is unlikely to play in Game 4 on Monday with his team down 1-2 in the series, according to Grizzlies’ coach Tayler Jenkins.

Jenkins also said Poole grabbing the knee caused the injury, but the NBA league office has said there will be no punishment — no fine or suspension — for Poole.

Line has also moved, from -9 now it's -10, lots of money going for the Warriors as Morant is the main scorer of the Grizzlies, without him, no chance for them to beat the Warriors.

[Jating]

^^ I'm not surprised by the line move though, was about to check and put a bet on the Warriors when I see that it move to -10.5. And now that it is confirmed that Morant will not play, it will be very hard for the Grizzlies to win because the Warriors is very fluid with a lot of them contributing, even Otto Porter has a good game.

I think it was not the intention of Jordan Poole to really injured Morant, it just so happened that he chase the ball and accidentally hold on Morant's knee.

[Yamifoud]

He played but during the garbage time only.
I think Memphis is not planning to use him in the series, but they might make a new strategy in game 4.

Warriors dominate Memphis in game 3, and now the discussion is over that Memphis has a chance of beating the Warriors.

I thought he is injured and then I saw him play. I think this is a wrong decision for Memphis Grizzlies Coach Jenkins to bench him. He ain't a slow player and can follow the fast-paced games as far as I remember and he is also not bad at making plays inside the paint. Perhaps, they should now think about using him to protect the rim and for offensive rebounds.

He wasn't injured, maybe he undergone some safety protocol but in game 3 he was already cleared to play. However, their coach stick with the play and line up that beat the Warriors in game 2 without know that the Warriors have already adjusted and broke their defense.

A team who scored 142 points, that's insane, it's very clear that Memhpis does not play the right defense that game.

Morant is now a trend on social media for the tweet "broke the code" and then deleted it in just minutes. The only problem is many people saw it before he could even erase it, including the media who interviewed Jordan Poole.

He is too arrogant, he is not even Lebron, now that he is out, expect another easy win by the Warriors.

[Natalim]

He is too arrogant, he is not even Lebron, now that he is out, expect another easy win by the Warriors.

LOL, can't blame the guy, that's his attitude, so just accept it.

You can hate Morant's attitude but not his talent, he has carried his team in this series but unfortunately he was injured and will not be able to play an important game which they need to even the series. If Warriors takes game tomorrow, it will likely end 4-1.


Morant might just rest 1 game and will play game 5, but even if Morant is playing, Warriors are still capable of beating them.

[ralle14]

Line has also moved, from -9 now it's -10, lots of money going for the Warriors as Morant is the main scorer of the Grizzlies, without him, no chance for them to beat the Warriors.

The Grizzlies were decent back then during the regular season even without Morant but unfortunately, they're going against the Warriors so it's only downhill for them.

Then for the Warriors, it'll be much easier for them to close out this series within 5 and they'll definitely cover that spread unless there'd be more injuries.

but even if Morant is playing, Warriors are still capable of beating them.

I agree there's no way for the Grizzlies to edge out the Warriors unless they get one here on the road but that's very unlikely with their situation.

[Ziskinberg]

but even if Morant is playing, Warriors are still capable of beating them.

I agree there's no way for the Grizzlies to edge out the Warriors unless they get one here on the road but that's very unlikely with their situation.

I like the Warriors tomorrow even at -10, there's no way they will lose against Memphis without Morant, not now that they have already gained the momentum in the series. Poole is very confident, he was a bit off in game 2 but he proved he can be like Steph in game 3, so that will continue in game 4.

With that dominant win last game, Warriors for sure will continue to attack the Memphis, and without Ja Morant who usually carry the team, a "W" is not clear for them.

[Uang_kartal]

can't believe it's game 4 tomorrow and it looks like the warriors are ahead and round 5 maybe a few more days to predict. maybe enough time to train. s curry and k tompson have superior points and I think they have more weight than the other athletes . hot dish and the NBA this time may produce some of the trick you crave. not that you will always be in a safe position in spurring a club. and some possibility there could be a development shift or a change in strategy. I'm optimistic this is good

[Questat]

can't believe it's game 4 tomorrow and it looks like the warriors are ahead and round 5 maybe a few more days to predict. maybe enough time to train. s curry and k tompson have superior points and I think they have more weight than the other athletes . hot dish and the NBA this time may produce some of the trick you crave. not that you will always be in a safe position in spurring a club. and some possibility there could be a development shift or a change in strategy. I'm optimistic this is good

Don't forget about Jordan Poole too, he is very consistent in the series and he was the next top scorer after Curry in game 3. Tomorrow, we will again witnessed the offensive firepower of the Warriors, so let's expect another blowout win now that Morant is out.