Grizzlies vs Warriors

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Grizzlies vs. Warriors: Game 1 prediction, pick, TV channel, NBA ... (CBSSports.com)

(2) Memphis Grizzlies vs. (8) Golden State Warriors · When: Sunday, May 1 | 3:30 p.m. ET · Where: FedEx Forum -- Memphis, Tennessee · TV: ABC | Live stream: FuboTV ...

After three years, they appear to be extremely hungry to get back to the NBA Finals as a team, so look for them to come out and put the pressure on Memphis early in this series. As long as those guys can stay out on the floor, Golden State should have a great chance to win Game 1, and the series. The Western Conference semifinal series between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors is set to tip-off on Sunday afternoon.

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Warriors vs. Grizzlies Game 1: Stream, lineups, injury reports and ... (Warriors Wire)

Before the Warriors open the second round of the playoffs against the Grizzlies, here's everything you need to know about game one.

Following a minute restriction to start the playoffs, Steph Curry is back in the starting lineup for Steve Kerr’s squad. The wait for round two is over. After dropping three of the four contests against the Grizzlies in the regular season, the Warriors will have to find a way to slow down Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. to punch a ticket to the Western Conference Finals.

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Warriors vs. Grizzlies live stream: How to watch Game 1 of second ... (DraftKings Nation)

We go over how you can watch Sunday's ABC game between the Warriors and Grizzlies.

If you don’t have a cable login to access ABC for a live stream, you can get a free trial from YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, or Sling TV to stream the game. The Grizzlies surprisingly aren’t going to get much rest after playing Friday, but that could potentially work in their favor. If you aren’t around a TV to check out this NBA matchup, you can stream the game with ABC, WatchESPN or via their mobile apps.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors: Game 1 live score ... (The Commercial Appeal)

The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors set to do battle in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

The Warriors are listed at 2.5-point favorites on FanDuel for Game 1. The Memphis Grizzlies are back onto the court less than 48 hours after a thrilling Game 6 first round victory. Golden State Warriors: Game 1 live score, updates

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Warriors vs. Grizzlies - Game Recap - May 1, 2022 - ESPN (ESPN)

Get a recap of the Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies basketball game.

Poole finished with the fifth-most points off the bench in a playoff game for Golden State over the past 40 years. “I didn’t say it, but Steph Curry came off the bench for three games, four games?” Kerr said. ... They also started on the road against Houston in 2018 and Toronto in 2019. ... They won a road game in a series extending their NBA record to a 25th consecutive series. This also was just the first time the Warriors started a conference semifinal on the road and third playoff series Golden State didn’t start at home with Kerr as coach. ... They improved to 2-0 in Game 1s this postseason and 20-2 since the 2015 playoffs. The Grizzlies finished their first-round series against Minnesota by coming back from double-digit deficits in their final three wins — the first team in NBA history to do that more than once in a postseason, let alone a series. Ziaire Williams missed his second game with a sore right knee. Morant had 14 to help the Grizzlies lead 32-24 after the first quarter. Thompson missed both free throws with 6.7 seconds left, then Memphis won a jump ball before a timeout with 3.6 seconds remaining to set up the final play. “The core, we’ve got championship DNA, and we wanted to utilize that," Stephen Curry said. Never let go of the rope in terms of feeling like you’re out of a game.

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What Draymond Green's Game 1 ejection could mean for Warriors ... (San Francisco Chronicle)

Draymond Green (23) leaves the court after being ejected for a flagrant 2 technical foul in the first half as the Golden State Warriors played the Memphis ...

So was Green. On his podcast Sunday night, he was adamant that the play in question wasn’t excessive and that he was trying to hold Clarke up after fouling him. The league suspends a player for one postseason game if he gets four flagrant foul points. Odds are Clarke was referencing Green’s infamous incident in the 2016 NBA Finals, when he was suspended for Game 5 after picking up his fourth flagrant foul “point” of that postseason. Green is optimistic the league will rescind his flagrant 2 after reviewing it. During that half-minute or so that he paraded around the court, Green wanted to hype up his team. But instead of slinking toward the visitors’ locker room in disappointment, he reveled in the animus, encouraging a hostile FedEx Forum crowd to boo him louder and louder.

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Warriors vs. Grizzlies score: Live NBA playoff updates as Stephen ... (CBSSports.com)

The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors are set to clash Sunday afternoon in a second-round showdown between the Western Conference's Nos.

Warriors are getting on the offensive glass quite a bit today BIG MEMPHIS 〽️— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) pic.twitter.com/TZRqOHrazq May 1, 2022 TRIPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) May 1, 2022 TOOK SUM 🍪— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) pic.twitter.com/1XJgqJT0oY May 1, 2022 above the crowd— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) pic.twitter.com/Vrt4C90Wvy May 1, 2022 They combined for just 11 points in the first half -- Curry with 8 and Thompson with 3. halftime— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) pic.twitter.com/xkusKiEnBT May 1, 2022 〽️ 901 MIXTAPE TOUR 〽️— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) pic.twitter.com/WJZzqga3E1 May 1, 2022 The Grizzlies won three of those meetings, though Klay Thompson missed three of the games. This series serves as a rematch of last year's play-in game where Memphis ousted Golden State for the final spot in the playoffs. we'll be back.— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) pic.twitter.com/Xx0ahTkSgw May 1, 2022 Curry amped up his playing time throughout the opening round after returning from a foot injury.

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Warriors vs. Grizzlies odds, prediction: Emotional hangover in ... (New York Post)

After an emotional victory on Friday, the Warriors face the Grizzlies on Sunday. Will the Grizzlies letdown at home in game one of the NBA playoffs?

NY, AZ, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV only. NY, AZ, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV only. Must be 21+. AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, LA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. Warriors vs. 21+. New customers only. The spread is set at two points on FanDuel but their moneyline is preferable with such a small differential in value (-110, 52.38% implied, vs. Watching Memphis have that much trouble with the Timberwolves gives real cause for concern against the Warriors in Game 1. 21+. New customers only. As for Game 1, it will be interesting to see what lineup Steve Kerr decides to roll with in this one. The Warriors still came away victorious but Poole’s lack of production is certainly noteworthy as his last two games were his worst scoring outputs of the playoffs. That death lineup that the Warriors debuted in Game 1 against the Nuggets has shown to be extremely devastating. New customers only.

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2022 NBA Playoffs: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors ... (Grizzly Bear Blues)

They also experienced a leap from third-year guard Jordan Poole, who has emerged as another Splash Brother. For the Grizzlies, Desmond Bane has taken a similar ...

However, the Memphis Grizzlies will be returning to their raucous home crowd after winning their first playoff series as a game. They’ve shown this year that they’re a great matchup against this team, as the Grizzlies won the season series 3-1. The Grizzlies could make their imprint on the series by taking the first swing in Game 1. That wouldn’t fly with the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors have been one of the league’s best teams this season, and they’re at full strength. Morant took on the defensive assignment of Patrick Beverley in the last series. They also experienced a leap from third-year guard Jordan Poole, who has emerged as another Splash Brother. For the Grizzlies, Desmond Bane has taken a similar jump to Poole, solidifying himself as the 2nd-best offensive weapon on the team.

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Grizzlies vs. Warriors preview: Golden State has its swagger back (Sportsnet.ca)

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They led the league in offensive rebounds this season and should be able to make that a problem for the Warriors even if Adams misses time. A lot needs to happen for the Grizzlies to win. They keep the momentum rolling from Round 1. The pulse of the Grizzlies is… Both are going to fill the highlight-reel and cause major headaches for the opposing defences. He needs to be the guy who looked like an MVP candidate at times this season. After a gentleman’s sweep of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in Round 1, they look like championship favourites. They came into the playoffs with conviction as one of the stories of the season after finishing a surprising second in the West, but facing the Minnesota Timberwolves was a bit of a struggle as far as No. 2 vs. The Warriors are back looking like a juggernaut as they push for another shot at Larry OB, while the Grizzlies – whose oldest starter is 26 with Steven Adams out – are inexperienced and still learning how to win in the playoffs. Curry is the greatest shooter of all-time who’s unstoppable from anywhere on the court when he gets rolling. Morant and Curry are two of the game’s most exciting point guards for opposite reasons. After winning the season series 3-1, Memphis will definitely put up a fight.

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Warriors Squeeze Past Grizzlies in Game 1 After Draymond Ejection (Sports Illustrated)

Jordan Poole led the Warriors with 31 points off the bench, hitting 5-of-10 3-pointers. Stephen Curry added 24 points, Andrew Wiggins had 17 and Thompson ...

Curry was held to eight points in the first half, none in the second. Golden State was 14-of-21 shooting in the third, including 5-of-7 outside the arc. This also was just the first time the Warriors started a conference semifinal on the road and third playoff series Golden State didn’t start at home with Steve Kerr as coach. They came in leading the NBA in the fourth with an average of 33 points and outscoring opponents by 10.3 points a game. It marked the first time Memphis held an opponent to fewer than 30 points this postseason. Thompson missed both free throws with 6.7 seconds left, then Memphis won a jump ball before taking a timeout with 3.6 seconds remaining to set up the final play.

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Warriors vs. Grizzlies prediction, odds, line: 2022 NBA playoff picks ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's model simulated Game 1 of Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference semifinals.

- Warriors vs. Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out. Warriors? And which side of the spread has all the value? The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the model's Warriors vs. The three-time NBA champion is leading the team in scoring (28) with 5.4 assists and shoots 40 percent from downtown. The Michigan State product is athletic enough to finish with force at the rim but also has a smooth jumper from mid-range. Now, the model has set its sights on Warriors vs. The model enters the second full week of the 2022 NBA playoffs on a stunning 86-58 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning over $2,100. The Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets in five games in their first-round bout, while Memphis topped the Minnesota Timberwolves in six games. Before locking in any Grizzlies vs. Warriors picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.

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Warriors vs. Grizzlies: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions (Hoops Hype)

The Golden State Warriors (0-0) play against the Memphis Grizzlies (0-0) at FedExForum Game Time: 3:30 PM EDT on Sunday May 1, 2022 Golden State Warriors 0, ...

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Steph Curry Reacts to Jordan Poole's Big Game vs. Memphis Grizzlies (Sports Illustrated)

The Golden State Warriors once again got an incredible performance from Jordan Poole in their Game 1 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

We've said it all along, once he understands what it takes to be consistent at this level, be ready night in and night out, you can't teach that preparation for the moment, you either have it or you don't, and he does," Curry said of Poole's performance. The ultimate confidence in himself, just the ability to be ready for big moments. While the Warriors have needed to start Poole at times, they opted for Gary Payton II in the starting lineup for defensive purposes in this game.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors: 4 takeaways from ... (Sportsnaut)

The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Golden State Warriors in epic fashion in Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinals series. Biggest takeaways here.

Despite the Warriors’ experience advantage, there’s no reason to believe that this would prove to be too big of a stage for the Grizzlies. If Morant had made that lay-up (one that he nails 90% of the time), Memphis would have come away with a walk-off win. Instead, it was off the mark and gave the Warriors a drama-filled win. Poole had a coming out party in Golden State’s five-game series win over the Denver Nuggets in the first round. In the end, a Klay Thompson three-pointer with 36.6 seconds remaining proved to be the difference in a 117-116 Warriors win. Late in the second quarter of Game 1, Green found himself ejected after a hard foul on Brandon Clarke. Officials went to review and talked with Secaucus before calling it a Flagrant 2. The dude led his Warriors in scoring with 31 points while grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out nine assists. The matchup of Stephen Curry and Ja Morant had everyone talking. In a game that saw Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry struggle (12-of-33 shooting), Poole acted as the biggest difference-maker in a huge Warriors win. The game proved to be one of the best of the NBA Playoffs thus far with the two teams trading jabs in the final minutes. With that said, Jackson Jr. came to play big time in Game 1. There’s no question that the 22-year-old Jackson Jr. is among the most-talented young forwards in the NBA. Unfortunately, injuries and inconsistency has held the former No. 4 pick back big time.

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5 takeaways from Warriors' Game 1 Western Conference semifinal ... (NBA.com)

Jordan Poole's continued emergence, Stephen Curry's underrated defense and more help the Warriors steal home-court advantage from the Grizzlies.

Maybe a little extra resolve was what enabled them to outscore Memphis 36-29 in the third quarter, outrebound the Grizzlies 50-47 and come up with those key stops. Look, it’s refreshing not to have every out-of-bounds play getting reviewed, one after another after another, down the stretch of games. Memphis got the ball in the frontcourt with 3.6 seconds left and a great chance to tie or win. The Warriors reset for 26 of them in this one. Memphis had a brutal turnaround, from clinching its series against Minnesota Friday evening and traveling home, to playing the opener as a matinee. Certainly, Golden State’s feelings about the call might have been different had the outcome gone differently. What it didn’t have was the same comeback ability it showed three times against the Timberwolves. Main reason? You play the Grizzlies, you shoulder the responsibility of defending Ja Morant, Memphis’ frenetic, exciting point guard. But the way he stepped up really helped us. Said Curry: “He hadn’t been on this stage before, and it’s not something you can teach, being ready for a moment like this. Asked how it went when he told guard Jordan Poole he’d be coming off the bench in the opener against Memphis, Warriors coach Steve Kerr kind of smirked. “The Jordan we’ve seen the last few months, this is what he looks like.

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Twitter reacts to Klay Thompson 3-pointer, wild finish vs. Grizzlies (NBC Sports Bay Area)

Klay Thompson hit the eventual game-winning 3-pointer and Steph Curry came away with a huge steal against Ja Morant. The Splash Brothers stole the show and ...

Draymond Green was ejected right before halftime after receiving a Flagrant 2 foul after tugging and pulling on Brandon Clarke's jersey under the rim. When the game was on the line, the Splash Brothers"came through on both sides of the floor. With Memphis leading for most of the first half, Green's ejection appeared to have energized the Warriors, who stormed back in the second half to cap off a win in Game 1.

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Jordan Poole, Steph Curry graded in Warriors vs. Grizzlies (Golden State of Mind)

Grading Steph Curry, Jordan Poole, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the rest of the Golden State Warriors after the team's 117-116 win over the Memphis ...

Poole returned to the bench for the first time since March 10. GPII moved into the starting lineup and got to guard Morant, which he referred to as “fun” after the game. Looney’s probably not going to start again until next regular season, but he could play a big role in this series, especially when Steven Adams returns. But the bigger news is that the Warriors won despite the poor shooting. Porter continues to struggle with his shot and excel at pretty much everything else. Green was having a pretty excellent game — with the exception of a ton of turnovers — before getting ejected in the second quarter for a Flagrant 2 foul. If they can win, on the road, without Dray, when Steph and Klay shoot 14-for-39 from the field? But Steph was huge down the stretch. Even with his meh shooting numbers, you still trusted him on every possession down the stretch. Would still love to see him cut more off ball, settle for fewer contested long jumpers, and make more of his free throws. Wiggins is settling into a role as someone who does the dirty stuff, as he’s been rebounding, hustling, and playing strong defense lately. He had a few timely buckets, and really stepped up his defense — including blocking a Ja Morant layup with 20 seconds remaining and the Dubs clinging to a one-point lead.

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Recap: Grizzlies lose Game 1 against the Warriors 117-116 (Grizzly Bear Blues)

So much for rest, no time for celebration. The Memphis Grizzlies kicked off Game 1 of the second round, as they are now matched up with the Golden State ...

They have to get the Warriors out of their flow offensively in order to be successful in this series. The Grizzlies have to maintain good defensive discipline and try to hop in their passing lanes to generate turnovers. He was a killer in this Game 1, and they’re going to need performances and discipline like this one in this series. The Grizzlies were on the receiving end of splashing. The Grizzlies made it a priority to find him in the post, and he capitalized on those chances. After falling out of the rotation against the Warriors, Melton was back in the mix in Game 1. Two challenges were pivotal in this quarter — one was for a Steph Curry charge foul that was unsuccessful, and the other was an out of bounds play that was successful for the Grizzlies. Klay Thompson hit a big 3 to give them a 1-point lead with under a minute left, and he also missed 2 free throws to give the Grizzlies 1 more shot. The Grizzlies answered with their own run to regain the lead, but the Warriors countered with their own. They started to run him in more ball screen actions to get him going from beyond the arc, and it paid off, as he hit 6 three-pointers. De’Anthony Melton returned to action after a few DNP-CD’s, and drilled 2 three’s in the opening moments of the game. The Grizzlies ran a final play to get Ja Morant a lane downhill, and they couldn’t capitalize. Melton continued to do stuff on both sides of the ball, making a pair of defensive plays that resulted in transition offense.

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Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies May 1, 2022 Game ... (NBA.com)

Klay Thompson (22.6 points per game in the playoffs) and Jordan Poole (21.0) also have scored early and often for Golden State. Andrew Wiggins is averaging 14.0 ...

"You definitely have got to celebrate moments like this," Jenkins said after the first-round win. Memphis held on for a 4-2 series win over the scrappy Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening round. "He's a lot stronger," said Draymond Green, who is in his 10th season with Golden State. "When he's driving to the hole, what teams used to do is bump him off his path. But once he puts his head down and drives it, and he's committed to getting to the hole, he's strong enough to take those bumps and not get pushed off his path." He averaged 21.5 points, 10.5 assists and 8.7 rebounds in the six games against Minnesota. Golden State is coming off a 4-1 series win over the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. "It's a good feeling, but (we're) still not satisfied," he said. "You've got to cherish this. Stephen Curry is averaging 28.0 points in five games during the postseason. Winning a series, you don't want to take for granted. If you're not pressed up and overreacting to the shot, then he shoots, and good luck. The Memphis Grizzlies are new to the scene, coming off their first playoff series win in seven years.

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Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies picks, odds: Who wins ... (AZCentral.com)

The Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies face off on Tuesday in Memphis in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series.

Warriors vs. Warriors vs. Mavs vs. Celtics vs. Mavs vs. Celtics vs. - 76ers vs. - 76ers vs. Let’s go with the Grizzlies to cover and even the series." Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are shooting a 52.8% effective field goal percentage and should end up struggling to find good shots knowing the Warriors are holding teams to a 51.3% effective field goal percentage. Morant and Jackson were the only Grizzlies to hit 15 points. It writes: "Just like in the first round, the Grizzlies lost the series opener in this matchup against Golden State. In other words, this isn’t new to Memphis, which still looked good even in the loss in Game 1.

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Report Card: Grizzlies let Game One slip away against Warriors (Grizzly Bear Blues)

In Game One of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals, two future Hall of Famers shot 14-39 from the field. Another one was ejected for a ...

- Desmond Bane was MIA. The best scorer for the Grizzlies in the Minnesota series was non-existent in this game. But the Warriors are not the Wolves, and Tuesday night’s Game 2 feels like more of a must win than the one in the previous series. Without a Bane close to what he was against the Timberwolves, it is likely going to be the last playoff series for Memphis this postseason. He realized early on - and probably knew from the very beginning - that he was the biggest player on the floor. There’s a reason he was so open - the Warriors wanted him to shoot. But in this game, when the Grizzlies needed to lean more on their best players, these two were asked to do more than they probably should in the Western Conference Semifinals. They both were a team-worst -10 in their respective minutes - 13 for Tillman, 9 for Konchar. Those 22 minutes could’ve gone elsewhere - Jaren Jackson Jr. (31 minutes), DeAnthony Melton (25 minutes and looked much more like himself offensively in particular), and Kyle Anderson (19 minutes) for example. In Game 5 against Minnesota, Anthony Edwards took a risk and failed to stay with Ja Morant. Postgame, he said he was always going to try to make that play and would learn from the mistake. The red-hot shooting from beyond the arc is probably not sustainable - and is one of the reasons this loss stings even more - but that aggression to the rim is. The play at the end for Ja was well designed. And despite the best efforts of the young stars of the Memphis Grizzlies, the support behind them simply was not enough. The two early made threes were a wonderful sign of the good things to come as the game went on. Another one was ejected for a (questionable) Flagrant 2 foul call in the 2nd quarter.

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane listed as questionable for ... (The Commercial Appeal)

Desmond Bane is listed as questionable for Game 2 due to lower back soreness, the Memphis Grizzlies announced Monday.

Melton's 25 minutes was his most in the playoffs. Jenkins mentioned after the game that he wants to keep his players fresh for what could be a long series. "Des is just dealing with some general soreness that crept up in the game," Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Monday. "Just trying to stay loose.

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Game 2 Preview: Warriors at Grizzlies - 5/3/22 (Warriors.com)

The Warriors take the Western Conference Semifinals lead 1-0 over the Grizzlies heading into Tuesday's Game 2 matchup in Memphis.

Morant finished shooting 49.3 percent (14-for-31) and 34.4 percent (4-for-11) from the perimeter. Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed with 33 points and ten rebounds, shooting 55.6 percent (10-for-18) from the field and 66.7 percent (6-for-9) from 3-point range. Andre Iguodala (left cervical disc injury) and James Wiseman (right knee injury management) are out. Thompson finished with 15 points, three assists, two steals and one block in 31 minutes of play. GSW: Klay Thompson (right knee soreness) is probable. AST: Morant (9.3) REB: Clarke (7.7) REB: Wiggins (7.7) Poole has recorded two 30-plus point performances in his first postseason, averaging 22.7 points, 6.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds in six games played during the 2022 NBA Playoffs. PTS: Morant (23.7) For event information and to RSVP, visit thrivecity.com. The Warriors enter Tuesday’s Western Conference Semifinals showdown with a 1-0 series lead over the Memphis Grizzlies. After earning a series-opening win on the road, the Dubs are 5-1 this postseason and have won at least one road game in each of the last 25 playoff series, an NBA record streak dating back to 2013.

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Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies May 3, 2022 Game ... (NBA.com)

At age 22, Poole became the youngest Warrior ever to score 30 or more points in a conference semifinal Game 1. Ja Morant edged Jackson with 34 points, the third ...

In the end, even with Warriors defensive ace Draymond Green having been ejected for a flagrant foul on Brandon Clarke in the second quarter, Memphis came up short in a Game 1. "Do what we've done all season," he said of the plan moving forward. "I missed a layup I normally make all the time," Morant admitted after finishing with 10 assists and nine rebounds. "It's just being able to make the right play, and get these other guys good looks." And like Poole, there was much more to his game than just long-range shooting. But Morant couldn't convert a buzzer-beating driving layup that could have flipped the final score in Memphis' favor.

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Warriors vs. Grizzlies live stream: Watch NBA playoffs, TV channel ... (CBSSports.com)

The Grizzlies will try to bounce back after a last-second loss at home in Game 1.

His ability to create and make shots takes so much pressure off the likes of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. Stealing Game 1 was a perfect result for the Warriors, and if they can get Game 2 as well they'll be in full control. Warriors: The Warriors got off to a rough start in Game 1, as they trailed by as much as 13 in the first half and lost Draymond Green to an ejection. And they did so despite Green playing just 17 minutes after he was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul on Brandon Clarke -- a call that was upheld by the league on Monday.

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Warriors vs. Grizzlies: Jordan Poole's enhanced playmaking proves ... (CBSSports.com)

Poole's scoring has been electric in his first postseason, but don't ignore his crucial work as a facilitator.

On this possession from the second quarter of Game 1 against Memphis, Poole knows Andrew Wiggins is going to be open before he even receives the pass, then fires a laser to him all in one motion for an easy bucket. He could have hit Porter flaring out to the 3-point line or skipped it to one of the floor-spacers on the other side of the court. Poole feeds Otto Porter Jr. in the post, fakes like he's going to set a screen for Klay Thompson, then uses his quickness to shake Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. as he gets to the corner. Poole collected nine assists on Sunday, six of which came in the second half after Green, their primary half-court facilitator, had been banished to the locker room. Poole was held to just 19 total points in the final two games of the Warriors' first-round series against the Denver Nuggets while going 6-for-20 from the floor and 2-for-9 from 3-point range. In the Warriors' thrilling 117-116 win over Memphis on Sunday, Poole went off for 31 points on 12-of-20 shooting, including 5-of-10 from 3-point range.

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