The 8th and finals playoff spot in the Western Conference is on the line when the Golden State Warriors go against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Warriors won the season series 2-1 including winning the season finale which determined the 8th seed for the play in tournament. The Grizzlies will look to knock off the Warriors who coming off a close game against the Lakers. Steph Curry dropped 37 points in Wednesday game against the Lakers and looks to continue that momentum against the Grizzlies Friday night.
The key for the Grizzlies to win the game is for them to help contain Curry by throwing multiple bodies at him. Ja Morant needs to be aggressive in the game and must hit at least 2 threes since the Warriors will leave him open. In addition, Memphis must take advantage of their size and use Jonas Valanciunas ability to score in the post to their advantage. Memphis does not want an up and down game because that will play into the Warriors hands and lead to a 3-point contest which the Grizzlies will lose.
The Warriors must play through Curry and free him up with several screens so he can have so open shots. In addition, the Warriors must get Curry help specifically from Andrew Wiggins scoring and Draymond Green’s facilitating ability. Wiggins had a good game during the first half of the Laker game on Wednesday but faded down the stretch. Lastly, they must limit turnovers they gave up 29 points off 20 turnovers on Wednesday; if that happens on Friday night they will be going home.
I predict the Grizzlies will get revenge against the Warriors and win 115 to 111 while containing Curry to just 30 points. Also, this time Dillion Brooks will not foul out this game and be able to frustrate Curry on defense. This will make Memphis the first road team to win a game in the Play in Round this year. I predict that Jaren Jackson Jr will have breakout game and score 25 points and 15 rebounds.
No comments:
Post a Comment