The Memphis Grizzlies crushed the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 (134-95) of the Western Conference semifinals without Ja Morant. The Warriors, who own a 3-2 lead, will have another opportunity to seal the deal on Friday night, this time at home, where they own a 36-10 record.
How could the Grizzlies win without their superstar? Well, Tyus Jones, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 points each, while Steven Adams dominated the paint with 13 rebounds.
Regarding the Warriors, that was their worst postseason loss since 2014. Believe it or not, no player managed to score 20 points. Klay Thompson led the way with 19, while Steph Curry was limited to 14.
“We’ve shown we’re a resilient team this year. We have the right mindset, the right approach, and all the tools we need to show who we really are in Game 6,” Curry said.
They’ll have to show it without head coach Steve Kerr, who’s expected to miss his third game in a row. Kerr tested positive for COVID-19 prior to Game 4. Assistant Mike Brown has been holding the reins.
The Warriors are the NBA betting favorites by eight points (-110), -400 when it comes to the Moneyline. Morant’s absence and being 7-0 straight up in their last seven games at home are the main reasons.
As for the Grizzlies, if they keep defending like they did in the last two games, in which the Warriors averaged 98 points, they stand a chance. Plus, Memphis is 6-1 against the spread in its last seven games against Golden State.
Last but not least, the total has gone under in five of Golden State’s last five games played on a Friday when at home.
Besides Morant, Santi Aldama and Killian Tillie remain out. On the other hand, the Warriors are expected to still be without Gary Payton II, Andre Iguodala and James Wiseman.
Game 7, if necessary, is scheduled for Monday at FedExForum.
Grizzlies vs Warriors Game Information
Grizzlies vs Warriors Betting Lines
Grizzlies are +320 according to our Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $320. On the other side, Warriors are -400 according to the Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $25.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have Grizzlies at a 23.81% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Warriors have 80% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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