On the morning of May 10, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued, a semifinal in the West attracted much attention, and the G4 of the Warriors and Grizzlies began as scheduled. The previous three semi-finals, the big score was 2-2, all entered the battle of Tennoyama.
However, many fans are still not optimistic about the Grizzlies, and Morante's inability to play due to injury has become the biggest variable. The Grizzlies changed lineups, Tyes Jones started in place of Morant, Adams returned to the starting lineup after a long absence, and the Grizzlies switched to the big lineup.
On the Warriors side, Kerr was recruited, and Brown, who has officially announced that he will become the King's coach next season, has changed from assistant coach to the Warriors' interim manager.
After the opening, the Grizzlies' tactics and G3 start were very different, and the offensive focus was on the three-point line at the right time. In the half quarter, Adams and Jaren Jackson scored eight points on the inside.
The Warriors failed to continue the magic feel of G3, playing 5 and a half points, and the whole team only scored 8 points.
In the second half of the quarter, the Warriors' feel was also far from normal, and the first quarter ended with the Grizzlies leading 24-20. The highest scorer between the two teams was Curry, who scored 6 points.
It's worth noting that the Warriors' first quarter three-pointers were 0-of-10, quite an aberration.
Originally thought that the Warriors would get back to the touch as soon as possible, but they did not expect that in the second quarter, the Grizzlies were also infected. Played a full 5 and a half points, and the two teams combined to score 8 points.
With 3:24 left before halftime, Porter finally hit a three-pointer, which was the Warriors' 16th shot of the game. The Grizzlies are a little better, shooting 3 of 17!
In the half, the Warriors only scored 38 points, and only Curry scored in double figures, scoring 11 points, and the whole team scored 20 of 20 three-pointers! However, Curry shot his first three-pointer of the game before halftime, and he also became the first player in his NBA playoff career to achieve 500 three-pointers, promoted to the first person in history.
Notably, the Warriors set a new seven-year playoff halftime scoring record, opening three-point shooting 15 consecutive iron, is also the first team since the Thunder in 2011, three points after the opening of the playoffs 15 consecutive iron.
The Grizzlies, while leading, weren't much better, scoring 41 points and making 4-of-20 three-pointers, with only Jones and Sledgehammer Anderson scoring 10 points.
In the third quarter of the game, the feel of the two teams within the three-point line gradually recovered. The Grizzlies have also been suppressing the Warriors. In the final moments of the quarter, the Meat Curry hit a long-range three-pointer in the middle of the circle to help the Grizzlies take a 69-62 lead.
In the last quarter of the game, the Warriors' pitchers have become more and more hesitant, at this time, the "son of Chamberlain" Otto Porter stepped forward, and his three-point shot was steady, giving the Warriors a little breather.
Curry took over the offensive "musket" and scored 5 points in a row, forcing the point difference to 3 points. However, Jaran Jackson faced Curry's breakthrough and came with a big hat that covered the sky, and the ball was still Grizzlies'.
With 3 minutes and 33 seconds left in the final quarter, Curry made a super difficult back-up jumper, and the two teams fought to a 90-point draw.
In the final minute of the game, Curry hit a free throw, 94-93, and the Warriors took the first lead of the game!
The Grizzlies missed the offensive end, the defense fouled Curry again, Curry hit two free throws again, and the Grizzlies were already three points behind with 25.7 seconds left. Brooks scored on a layup and the Grizzlies fouled Curry again.
When Curry hit the free throw again and Jackson missed a three-pointer, the Grizzlies had lost their chances.
In the end, Curry hit two more free throws with 9.7 seconds left, and the Grizzlies led by 47 minutes, winning a night and losing. With Curry's six free throws in the last minute, the Warriors turned the game against the wind and won 101-98 against the Grizzlies, leading 3-1 and getting the game point.
In terms of statistics, Curry made 10 of 25, 4 of 14 from three-point range and 8 of 9 from the free throw line, with 32 points, five rebounds and eight assists. With his excellent performance, Curry also directly rushed to the hot search.
Poole had 4-of-12 and 3-of-3 for 0 with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, and Klay felt cold and 6-of-20, including 7-of-7 three-pointers, with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. The Warriors combined 9-of-37 three-pointers and 36-of-90 from the field.