The first round of the NBA playoffs has been played, and the top four in the East and West have successfully advanced, and there is no following gram. The semifinals will also officially kick off on May 2, with the Celtics and Bucks taking the lead, followed by the Warriors taking on the Grizzlies on the road. The Warriors have also traveled to Memphis, and the team has also updated the injury report, and 2 people will miss the game.
In the first round of the game against the Nuggets, the Warriors were not too challenged, starting with three consecutive cities, leading 3-0, then losing one game on the road, and then returning to the home court to win, and the big score was 4-1 to advance to the semifinals. The strength shown in the first round also made the outside world have more expectations for the Warriors, especially they have re-formed a set of death five small lineups, Curry, Poole, Thompson, Wiggins and Green, this lineup has found some feelings after the first round of running-in, and may be used more against the Grizzlies.
Before the first game, the Warriors updated the injury report, in which Wiseman has been reimbursed in advance for the season and will definitely not be able to play. The other absent is veteran Iguodala, who was unable to play due to a left cervical disc injury. For his absence, the Warriors have adapted, and he is now more likely to act as a locker room leader, a mentor to young players.
Without Iguodala, the Warriors and the young Cumminga need to take their chances, especially against the impactful Grizzlies. Curry said: "If the game becomes a fast-paced style, if we play a small lineup, he (Cumminga) can be present with the dream. He can give us energy and athleticism, and he can change defenses, he needs to be ready. "In the first round, Cumminga didn't get many chances, averaging 6.3 minutes per game and scoring 3.5 points.
Because it is an away game, the warrior team has flown to Memphis, the team's official social media has also posted the player's boarding photos, each player is in a good mood, but popcorn has become the focus, and many players have carried it, including the Splash Brothers.
The Warriors have been given more time off than the Grizzlies, who will also go all out to get to the top of the semifinals. The first match between the two teams will be played at 3:30 a.m.