Warriors vs Grizzlies
On May 4, Beijing time, the Grizzlies sat at home to compete with the Warriors in game 2 of the semifinals. Memphis are determined to rebound strongly, while the Warriors hope to continue the winning streak, and the two teams have staged a wonderful offensive and defensive battle in this campaign.
Grizzlies vs Warriors
The Warriors lost to the Grizzlies and were equalised
In the first half, the two sides faced each other on the field, and the point difference was never opened. Curry, Poole and Klay Thompson performed well, while the Grizzlies relied on the excellent performances of Jamorant and Jaren Jackson Jr. to maintain a narrow lead. After halftime, the Warriors trailed by five points.
In the second half, the Grizzlies blossomed on multiple points, widening the point difference to 11 points. Curry teamed up with Poole to score consecutive points, and in the second half of the third quarter, they exploded an 11-2 attack to tie the score. In the final quarter, the two sides were locked in a fierce battle, and the two teams continued to cling to the score. In the decisive moment, Klay Thompson was unable to shoot from a distance, and there were mistakes, and Morant made a steady series of free throws to help the Grizzlies gain a five-point lead and take the initiative in the game. Curry's long-range shot was unsuccessful, and the game time was over. The Warriors lost 101-106, and the Grizzlies refused an 11-point reversal, rewriting the score to a 1-1 draw.
The Grizzlies narrowly beat the Warriors to equalize
Curry 27+9, the Warriors lost! Morant 47+8 stormed away, attracting praise from Emperor Zhan! Clay's fatal mistake!
Full game recap
The first quarter began, Jackson and Morant each scored from a distance, Tillman rushed to the basket to win, the Grizzlies played an 8-0 offensive, Dillon Brooks was expelled for a second-degree malicious foul, Payton II made 1 of 2 free throws, and Looney scored 4 consecutive points inside. Klay Thompson blasted in three-pointers, Morant scored seven points on consecutive free throws and Curry scored two straight goals on a layup. Clark and Poole played on the inside, and Anderson and Curry each scored 5 points.
Dillon Brooks committed a vicious foul on Payton II
Morant teamed up with Jackson to score six points on the inside, and Damien Lee and Curry scored four points in response. Clay Thompson hit a single, Jamorant scored on a jumper and Jackson scored another three-pointer. After the first quarter, the Warriors trailed 25-33.
In the second quarter, Poole and Klay Thompson each scored from a distance, Clark scored four consecutive points in the penalty area, and Wiggins blocked Clark. Poole and Jackson both scored through impact, Melton hit a long-range shot, and Curry singled it. Cummingga and Williams each sent out a dunk, wiggins teamed up with Klay Thompson to score points inside.
Curry is packed
Morant hit in the middle and dunked. Cumminga and Williams, Morant scored five more points on consecutive free throws, and Cumminga made 2 free throws. After halftime, the Grizzlies led 56-51.
Fighting again, Morant hit a long-range shot, Tillman made a 2+1, and the Grizzlies extended the point difference to 11 points. Green scored four straight points inside and Williams responded with a three-pointer. Poole scored on a layup and then sent a dunk, Wiggins dunked, the Warriors chased 6 points in a row, and the Grizzlies asked for a timeout. Bain hit a long-range shot, Tillman made a steal and completed the dunk, and Kerr asked for a timeout.
Morant passes
Wiggins made 1 of 2 free throws, Bane threw in, Poole made a layup, and Clark scored on a throw. The Grizzlies regained a double-digit lead, Wiggins hit a long-range shot, followed by 2 free throws, Curry latched on a layup, And Porter hit all 2 free throws, and the Warriors responded with a 9-0 run to close the point difference to one point. Morant scored from a distance, Curry scored from mid-range and Porter made a layup. After the third quarter, the two sides fought to a 77-point draw.
In the final quarter, Poole scored four points on consecutive free throws, Jones hit a 2+1, Porter made a steal, and Klay Thompson assisted on Cuminga's dunk. The Grizzlies asked for a timeout, Williams slammed in 2 3-pointers and Kerr asked for a timeout. Klay Thompson scored on a layup, Wiggins slammed into the basket and scored two goals in a row, Morant responded with a 2+1, Curry slammed in a three-pointer and the Grizzlies requested a timeout.
Curry punches the basket
Clark hit all two free throws, Curry hit an open three-pointer and Morant scored on a layup also in color. Green created Jarren Jackson Jr.'s 6th foul, and the Warriors asked for a timeout. Poole scored on a layup and Morantra scored. Curry couldn't score a three-pointer, Morant hit a long-range shot and the Grizzlies rebounded by one point. Curry hit a layup and Morant threw in. Melton blocked Curry and Klay Thompson threw threes from a distance. Jamorant was fouled by Green and then hit all two free throws with 50 seconds left before the Grizzlies led by three points and Kerr requested a timeout.
Green scored on a layup and Morant was able to hit a throw. Clay Thompson tried to shoot long, but made a mistake. With 17 seconds left in the game, the Grizzlies requested a timeout. Morant hit all two free throws, Memphis led by five points and Kerr asked for a timeout. Curry couldn't shoot from a distance, and the Warriors lost to their opponents by 5 points.
Jamorant led the team to beat the Warriors
Curry 27+9+8
Warriors star Stephen Curry played 39 minutes, shooting 11-of-25, 3-of-11 from three-point range, 2-of-2 from the free throw line, and had 27 points, 9 boards, 8 assists, 1 steal, and 5 turnovers. Curry scored the team's highest score, grabbed the team's second-most rebounds, and delivered the most assists of the game. However, Curry made the most of the five mistakes of the campaign. Although Curry showed all-round skills, he failed to lead the team to achieve a reversal.
Curry attacked with the ball
Clay Thompson also had a fatal turnover of 5-of-19
Warriors star Klay Thompson played 41 minutes, shooting 5-of-19, 2-of-12 from three-point range, 0 free throws, 12 points, 2 boards, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 1 turnover. Klay Thompson has a decent defensive presence in this game, but doesn't fare well on the offensive end. Klay Thompson shot just 26 percent from the field and dropped to 17 percent from three-point range.
Warriors Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson missed an open three-pointer in the decider moment and also made a walking violation. Clay Thompson's mistakes directly buried the game and were the turning point of the battle. This mistake made the Warriors miss the ball and lost the opportunity to equalize the score. Klay Thompson's poor play was the main reason for the Warriors' loss.
Morant scored 15 points in the late quarter of 47+8+8
Grizzlies star Jamoriant played 41 minutes, shooting 15-of-31, 5-of-12 from 31-point range and 12-of-13 from the free throw line, and had 47 points, eight boards, eight assists and three steals. Jamorant scored the highest score of the game with a 48% shooting percentage. In addition, Morant also scored the most 5 3-pointers of the game. Morant is also the player who has walked to the free throw line the most times in this game, and he is aggressive on the offensive end. Morant's rebounds led the team, assists, steals, and the number of steals, the best in the game.
Morant punched the basket
Jamorant played a perfect performance. Morant scored a 15-pointer in the final quarter to help the Grizzlies withstand an opponent's counterattack. Thanks to the wonderful play in the 4th quarter, the Grizzlies were able to narrowly beat their opponents. In this battle, Jamorant's plus-minus was still the team's highest +13.
James praised Jamorant
Lakers star LeBron James praised Jamorant on social media. James writes: "He [Jamorant] shouldn't have been involved in the MIP discussions, he's a rising superstar..."
James praised Jamorant
Apparently, James highly praised Jamorant's performance in this battle. Being able to get James' approval also proves the absolute strength of Jamorant.
James and Jamorant
Two-team stats
Warriors: Curry 27 points, 9 boards, 8 assists, 1 steal, 5 turnovers, Poole 20 points, 3 boards, 5 assists, Klay Thompson 12 points, 2 boards, 3 assists, Wiggins 16 points, 9 boards and 2 assists, Drummond Green 6 points, 10 boards and 7 assists, Porter 4 points, 9 boards and 2 assists, Cuminga 9 points and 5 boards, Looney 4 points and 4 boards.
Grizzlies: Jamorant 47 points, 8 boards, 8 assists, 3 blocks, Jalen Jackson Jr. 12 points, 7 boards and 2 blocks, Tillman 7 points, 6 boards, Bain 5 points and 6 boards, Williams 14 points and 5 boards, Clark 10 points and 3 boards, Melton 3 points, 8 boards, 2 blocks, 3 blocks, Tyes Jones 3 points, 2 boards, 2 assists, Anderson 5 points and 2 boards.