The warriors and the Grizzlies have become nemesis in recent seasons. The Warriors are the masters of the past, advancing to the Finals for many consecutive seasons and winning multiple NBA championships.
Warriors vs Grizzlies
The Grizzlies, on the other hand, are the upstarts in the league. Under the rise of supernova Jamorant, Memphis won the league's Second-place regular season record.
The Warriors and Grizzlies are both seen as title favourites. After Memphis beat Minnesota in the first round of G6 reversal, the Grizzlies became the eighth team to reach the NBA semifinals. The Grizzlies have also become the last team to qualify for the semifinals this season. Memphis' opponent in the second round is stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors.
The Grizzlies advanced to the semifinals
It is worth mentioning that the Warriors and the Grizzlies have a long history of feuds. Iguodala, the former Warriors' champion, joined the Grizzlies but refused to play for the Grizzlies, and Iguodala's actions caused dissatisfaction among the Grizzlies. Players from both sides were critical of the matter in interviews and on social media.
Warrior Iguodala and Grizzlies Dillon Brooks
In last season's Western Conference playoffs, the Warriors were eliminated by the Grizzlies and eventually missed the playoffs, which further exacerbated the contradictions and grudges between the two teams. In the regular season this season, after the two teams have exchanged moves, players from both sides have not given in to each other on social media. The warriors and the Grizzlies are completely tied.
The Grizzlies beat the Warriors in the playoffs last season
This means that the warriors vs. Grizzlies semifinals will be a duel, which must be full of highlights and gunpowder.
NBA Western Conference Semifinals Outlook: In a duel, Curry leads the Warriors to a 4-1 victory over the Grizzlies!
The Warriors and Grizzlies' main rotation players remain healthy
Warriors interior general James Wiseman continues to miss out due to injury. However, Wiseman's injury did not have much impact on the Warriors. After all, Wiseman is not among the Warriors' regular rotations this season. Warriors forward Iguodala missed two playoff games due to injury, but Iguodala has been on the verge of rotation due to frequent injuries this season and extremely limited playing time. Whether Iguodala can return in the second round will not affect the final direction of the series.
Warriors Curry and Iguodala
Stephen Curry made a comeback from injury in the playoffs and returned to the starting lineup in the first round of G5 while achieving an explosion. Curry played five consecutive games in the first round, and his playing time has been steadily improved. Curry's current competitive state has returned to the level before the injury. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, are almost all healthy. The Warriors' and Grizzlies' main rotation players remain healthy.
Warriors and Grizzlies lineup depth comparison
In the inside showdown, the Grizzlies have the advantage at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. The Grizzlies have Adams, Jarren Jackson Jr., Clark, Tillman and other tough players on the inside. Although the Grizzlies do not have a small percentage of inside players attacking, Memphis has a strong second offensive ability. At the same time, the Grizzlies have excellent interior athleticism and excellent rebounding ability. The Warriors' Kevin Looney and Drummond Green's main role on the court is to base themselves on defense. In the internal competition, the Grizzlies are more sufficient in terms of personnel rotation than the Warriors, and they are also more energetic and energetic.
Grizzlies Jalen Jackson Jr. against Warriors Drummond Green
In the front-line showdown, the Grizzlies and Warriors are not high or low. The Grizzlies have Dillon Bux, Anderson and other tough players in the front line. The Warriors have hoarded Tigers such as Wiggins, Otto Porter Jr., and Cuminga on the front. The Grizzlies are more capable on the offensive end, while the Warriors flanks have better athleticism and defensive ability.
In the defensive line showdown, the Warriors crushed the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies guard line has players such as Jamorant, Bain and Jones. The Warriors' guard line has players such as Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Jordan Poole, and Payton Jr. Morant is full of impact, and Bane and Jones have good offensive ability. However, Curry and Klay Thompson are the most offensive and long-range shooting combinations in NBA history. With Poole's progress and Payton II's strong play on the defensive end, the Warriors can be described as both offensive and defensive in the defensive line.
Curry is against Jamorant
The Warriors and Grizzlies rotate a large number of players, but the Grizzlies, who mainly play team basketball, have difficulty suppressing the Warriors in style. After all, the Golden State Army's system is a national running and bombing tactic based on superstars Curry and Klay Thompson.
The Grizzlies and Warriors are compared to each other's strengths and weaknesses
The Warriors will focus on Jamoriant on the defensive end, and Klay Thompson, Payton II, and Wiggins will all be the main players in the defense of Morant. Considering the technical characteristics of Jamorant's large number of breakthroughs, supplemented by shooting, the Warriors will set multiple obstacles on Morant's breakthrough path and work to cut off his ties with his teammates. Once Jamorant is limited, the Grizzlies will be in a dilemma of lacking the absolute offensive possession of the ball. If the Grizzlies relied heavily on singles by Brooks, Bain, and Jallen Jackson Jr. in the second round, they would fall into the Warriors' tactical trap. After all, relying on players other than Morant to singles isn't enough to help the Grizzlies beat the Warriors in the series.
Warriors multiplayer pack Jamorant
The Grizzlies will focus their main defensive resources and energy on limiting Curry. However, the singles of Klay Thompson and Jordan Pooler will make the Grizzlies' packing tactics pay a heavy price.
Comparison of offensive and defensive tactics advantages and disadvantages
The Grizzlies are impactful, but lack experience and stability in the playoffs. At the same time, the Grizzlies, with Morant, Bain and Jalen Jackson Jr. as the core, are reaching the playoffs for the second time. The Warriors are both inside and outside, with Curry, Klay Thompson and Drummond Green as the core of the Golden State Army, full of tacit understanding, and playoff experience. The warriors' core players Curry, Klay Thompson, Green and Looney, who have experienced hundreds of battles, have more confidence and confidence at key moments.
Warriors Curry, Thompson and Green
Comparison of advantages and disadvantages of ball style
The Grizzlies are fierce and the Warriors are fluttering. The Grizzlies have a good defensive focus, but lack of key ball ability. The Warriors are more capable of scoring consecutive points and are good at setting off offensive frenzies. The new version of the "Death Five" Curry, Thompson, Poole, Wiggins, and Green have already achieved a big show in the first round.
The Warriors have a small lineup of five
Star attribute comparison
The Warriors, led by Curry, Klay Thompson and Green, have gone through thousands of trials in the playoffs to crush the Grizzlies' new stars in all directions.
Coaching team coaching ability comparison
The Golden State coaching staff led by the Warriors Steve Kerr crushed the Grizzlies coaching staff represented by Jenkins.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr
In summary, the Warriors need to put more effort into protecting rebounds and shrinking the basket. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, must suppress multiple offensive points of the Warriors on the defensive end. The Warriors, with Green and Looney as the core of the interior defense, whether they can bear the impact of the Grizzlies on the inside will be a major attraction in this series. With the Grizzlies' current roster, team chemistry, and playoff experience, it is difficult to limit the death of five small points on the defensive end.
Warriors Stephen Curry
The Warriors will be led by Curry and rely on the crushing advantage on the offensive end to win the Grizzlies by a large margin of 4-1 and then advance to the Western Conference Finals.