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Stylistically, this series shapes up well for Jackson due to the Warriors’ preference to play a small-ball lineup. Considering Bane’s top-notch 3-point shooting, this would condense the floor for Memphis on offense.
If he’s unable to go, this will put an enormous amount of pressure on Dillon Brooks and JJJ as secondary options to Morant. This may lend some clarity to his nine-point performance in Game 1. Meanwhile, a new addition to the injury report is Desmond Bane (back), and he’s listed as questionable. The Memphis Grizzlies are awaiting news on Steven Adams’ availability, as he missed Game 1 due to the league’s health and safety protocols. This will slow down the Grizzlies’ offensive attack and clog the interior. That is especially the case considering five of his six made 3s in Game 1 came in the second half after Draymond was ejected.
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to play inside, and with Draymond back for a full game, I expect Jackson to be forced off of the 3-point line. If they play drop on Ja, it gives the Grizzlies guard plenty of opportunities to drive and get into the paint against the smaller lineups - simply because he can blow past anyone off-the-dribble.Īdditionally, the Warriors are trying to force Jaren Jackson Jr. One big takeaway from the Warriors’ defensive scheme was they started Gary Payton II and deployed him almost immediately on Morant.
Realistically, Morant is not capable of covering Curry off-the-dribble.Īdditionally, if they refuse to switch, it’s going to open up the roll man, which will either lead to an open shot, or a passing opportunity as the defense scrambles. This is going to continue to be an issue because the Grizzlies showed in Game 1 that they do not want to switch Morant when he’s in pick-and-roll coverage. In Game 1, there were numerous occasions where the Warriors were able to open up Steph Curry, Klay Thompson or Jordan Poole for wide-open looks on the weak side because Memphis could not cover fast enough on its rotations. You simply cannot have mental lapses against them, otherwise they’re going to have a wide-open 3 or an easy layup. They use a flurry of endless movements, cuts and sharp passes. The Warriors are relentless in their offensive attack. Draymond is a menace on the defensive end and also provides incredibly valuable playmaking - his absence in the second half should not be understated. WynnBET Get $200 FREE When You Bet Memphis-Golden State! TN, NJ, NY, AZ, CO, IN, LA, MI, VAĭraymond Green will return to the lineup after he was ejected at the end of the first half of Game 1 on a somewhat controversial call.
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