On May 1, Beijing time, the Warriors and Grizzlies will play the first leg at 3:30 a.m. on May 2. Warriors player Curry and coach Kerr were interviewed about strategies against the Grizzlies.
During the regular season, the Grizzlies recorded 3-1 against the Warriors. The Grizzlies are tall, young but talented, and Kerr values such a team. Kerr said: "We really don't feel like we have a nemesis, we just see the Grizzlies as a young team that is on the rise and full of talent, and trying to beat them is a huge challenge. ”
Kerr also talked about two strategies that teams need to pay attention to in the game, the Grizzlies will make a lot of mistakes, block shots and grab offensive rebounds, so rebounding and execution are a problem for the Warriors against the Grizzlies.
Kerr mentioned rebounding and execution, which are two key points for the Warriors to pay attention to. In particular, the Warriors may continue to start five small starts, rebounds are more disadvantageous, and need to play team strength to rush to rebound.
Cole also said the series would require the athleticism of Wiggins, Peyton Jr. and Cumminga. Wiggins is a Warriors starter and naturally has a steady playing time. Peyton Jr. and Cumminga are the Warriors' two top benches, and these two could become the Warriors' surprises in this series. Peyton Jr. has shown energy in the first round, with the sixth game showing heroism. Cumminga didn't play much in the first round, but his playing time is expected to increase this round.
Curry also spoke about the Grizzlies, saying: "They have an advantage in terms of size, which gives their roster a lot of options and we're going to try to respond with speed and space. ”
Curry also mentioned the importance of the first game of the series: "The first game of the series will be about how to get out of the last series and move on, and the team that can figure this out the fastest will have a good start." ”
The Warriors' first game was on the road, can they make a start? See!