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GAME ESSENTIALS: Grizzlies (56-26) vs. Warriors (53-29), at 7 p.m. (PT). TV: ESPN
ODDS: Warriors -8. OVER/UNDER: 218.5.
PLAYOFF SERIES: Warriors lead 3-2. LAST PLAYOFF MEETING: Warriors gained 2015 second-round sequence 4-2.
The Warriors will get their second shot at profitable the Western Convention semifinals and knocking the Grizzlies out on Friday evening at San Francisco’s Chase Heart.
For the second straight spherical, the Warriors may have ended the sequence on their opponent’s house flooring. However in Memphis, Golden State put forth an effort that they rightly referred to as embarrassing and have been lambasted, 134-95.
The Grizzlies had a 55-point lead at one level throughout the third quarter and appeared like they have been going to set the file for largest margin of victory in NBA playoff historical past. However solely a spirited effort from the Warriors reserves made the rating look extra presentable — and sure, that's saying a 39-point loss is presentable in any respect.
The Warriors will want higher performances from nearly each participant on the roster, particularly if Otto Porter is unable to play as he battles proper foot soreness. However Draymond Inexperienced, specifically, has been struggling on this sequence and will use a return to his common postseason excellence.
Steve Kerr stays out within the well being and security protocols, so Mike Brown will proceed to be appearing head coach. Memphis stays with out Ja Morant, however they added one other win to their astounding season-long excellence when enjoying with out their famous person.
How will the Warriors reply to the drubbing they got on Wednesday? Can the Chase Heart crowd assist give Golden State the identical sort of power enhance that the Grizzlies acquired in Memphis for Recreation 5? How will the Kerr-less Warriors escape of their two-game-long offensive funk to attempt to keep away from having to return to Memphis for Recreation 7?
Observe alongside as reporters Madeline Kenney and Shayna Rubin and columnist Dieter Kurtenbach break down these questions and extra in Recreation 6 of the Western Convention semifinals.