Anthony Slater: Stephen Curry screaming at the Warriors bench after that steal on Ja Morant in crunch time: “Locked that s— up, boy. I locked that s— up.”
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Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Steph Curry on him vs. JA narrative:
“You know what sales, but it’s team basketball. There’s no way to win at this level without everybody contributing…It’s a beautiful thing when you look at everybody that contributed tonight. It’s going to be the same way the whole series.” – 8:11 PM
Steph Curry on him vs. JA narrative:
“You know what sales, but it’s team basketball. There’s no way to win at this level without everybody contributing…It’s a beautiful thing when you look at everybody that contributed tonight. It’s going to be the same way the whole series.” – 8:11 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Stephen Curry on being back in the playoffs: “I just missed everything about this atmosphere. … This is what you look forward to so much.” – 7:51 PM
Stephen Curry on being back in the playoffs: “I just missed everything about this atmosphere. … This is what you look forward to so much.” – 7:51 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Gary Payton II on if he influenced Ja Morant to miss that last shot attempt:
“We’ve seen that he’s made that shot multiple times throughout the year. I just tried to disrupt it, and Klay did what he needed to do to disrupt it, and it ended up coming off.” – 7:48 PM
Gary Payton II on if he influenced Ja Morant to miss that last shot attempt:
“We’ve seen that he’s made that shot multiple times throughout the year. I just tried to disrupt it, and Klay did what he needed to do to disrupt it, and it ended up coming off.” – 7:48 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Warriors’ Stephen Curry on Draymond Green’s ejection: “Nobody wants to see that. It’s not good for the game. I don’t think it deserved that obviously.” – 7:46 PM
Warriors’ Stephen Curry on Draymond Green’s ejection: “Nobody wants to see that. It’s not good for the game. I don’t think it deserved that obviously.” – 7:46 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
On the last play, Jaren Jackson Jr. said he’s seen Ja Morant make that layup a thousand of times & even more times in the clutch
“It’s a shot he can make in his sleep…I’m with that shot every day of the week…I want him to shoot it a million more times…love that he took it” – 7:40 PM
On the last play, Jaren Jackson Jr. said he’s seen Ja Morant make that layup a thousand of times & even more times in the clutch
“It’s a shot he can make in his sleep…I’m with that shot every day of the week…I want him to shoot it a million more times…love that he took it” – 7:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Steph Curry is 4-0 in playoff games decided by 1 point in his career. pic.twitter.com/AAeurJRN8Q – 7:26 PM
Steph Curry is 4-0 in playoff games decided by 1 point in his career. pic.twitter.com/AAeurJRN8Q – 7:26 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant said respect to the refs for letting him and Draymond Green have that competitive conversation during an inbound in the first quarter. – 7:23 PM
Ja Morant said respect to the refs for letting him and Draymond Green have that competitive conversation during an inbound in the first quarter. – 7:23 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ja Morant on what was going through his head as he stood under the basket and stared ahead after missing the last shot: “I missed a shot I normally make… all the time.” – 7:23 PM
Ja Morant on what was going through his head as he stood under the basket and stared ahead after missing the last shot: “I missed a shot I normally make… all the time.” – 7:23 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
“I missed the layup I normally make all the time… On to the next one.”
-Ja Morant on what was going through his mind after the game – 7:22 PM
“I missed the layup I normally make all the time… On to the next one.”
-Ja Morant on what was going through his mind after the game – 7:22 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ja Morant said they aren’t playing the way they want to play. They gave up too many 2nd chance pts (26) and gave up 18 fast break pts. They don’t want to give that up. – 7:20 PM
Ja Morant said they aren’t playing the way they want to play. They gave up too many 2nd chance pts (26) and gave up 18 fast break pts. They don’t want to give that up. – 7:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Warriors players to lead team in PTS/REB/AST in a playoff game in the Curry era:
Steph Curry
Kevin Durant
Draymond Green
Jordan Poole (31/8/9 today) pic.twitter.com/qyhvWbtNoQ – 7:20 PM
Warriors players to lead team in PTS/REB/AST in a playoff game in the Curry era:
Steph Curry
Kevin Durant
Draymond Green
Jordan Poole (31/8/9 today) pic.twitter.com/qyhvWbtNoQ – 7:20 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Jaren Jackson Jr. on Ja Morant missing the potential game-winning layup:
“I seen Ja make that layup a thousand times.” – 7:14 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. on Ja Morant missing the potential game-winning layup:
“I seen Ja make that layup a thousand times.” – 7:14 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Ja Morant was one rebound away from recording the 2nd triple double in Grizzlies franchise history. He got the first 10 days ago. – 7:00 PM
Ja Morant was one rebound away from recording the 2nd triple double in Grizzlies franchise history. He got the first 10 days ago. – 7:00 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Klay’s last 36 seconds:
Hits what ends up being game-winning 3.
Misses two straight free throws with 6.7 seconds left and a 1-point lead.
Helps GPII on Ja Morant driving toward the basket with a full head of steam and challenges to get Morant to miss at the buzzer. – 6:59 PM
Klay’s last 36 seconds:
Hits what ends up being game-winning 3.
Misses two straight free throws with 6.7 seconds left and a 1-point lead.
Helps GPII on Ja Morant driving toward the basket with a full head of steam and challenges to get Morant to miss at the buzzer. – 6:59 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Players in NBA postseason history with 30+ points, 8+ rebounds, 8+ assists off the bench:
– Stephen Curry, Game 4 at Portland in 2016 (40/9/8)
– Jordan Poole, Game 1 at Memphis today (31/8/9)
And that’s it pic.twitter.com/3ysNOH46kA – 6:58 PM
Players in NBA postseason history with 30+ points, 8+ rebounds, 8+ assists off the bench:
– Stephen Curry, Game 4 at Portland in 2016 (40/9/8)
– Jordan Poole, Game 1 at Memphis today (31/8/9)
And that’s it pic.twitter.com/3ysNOH46kA – 6:58 PM
Drew Shiller @DrewShiller
Somebody needs to find out what Maverick Carter thinks about the way Steph Curry defended Ja Morant in the clutch … – 6:55 PM
Somebody needs to find out what Maverick Carter thinks about the way Steph Curry defended Ja Morant in the clutch … – 6:55 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Ja Morant is the youngest player ever with at least 30 pts, 10 rebs, 9 asts and 3 stls in a playoff game. – 6:41 PM
Ja Morant is the youngest player ever with at least 30 pts, 10 rebs, 9 asts and 3 stls in a playoff game. – 6:41 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
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Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. had huge nights, but the depth is what has made Memphis so good this season. They were the only two starters in double figures. Warriors offense was surgical. 31 assists. Hard to beat a team when they get <30 assists. – 6:39 PM
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. had huge nights, but the depth is what has made Memphis so good this season. They were the only two starters in double figures. Warriors offense was surgical. 31 assists. Hard to beat a team when they get <30 assists. – 6:39 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Ja Morant today:
34 PTS
9 REB
10 AST
3 STL
Almost. pic.twitter.com/tFhkxozDTL – 6:35 PM
Ja Morant today:
34 PTS
9 REB
10 AST
3 STL
Almost. pic.twitter.com/tFhkxozDTL – 6:35 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Steph Curry, during his walk-off interview, on the resilience the Warriors showed tonight: “We got championship DNA.” – 6:35 PM
Steph Curry, during his walk-off interview, on the resilience the Warriors showed tonight: “We got championship DNA.” – 6:35 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Warriors find a way to win Game 1 (117-116) without Draymond. Poole with 31 off the bench. Curry with 24 and gigantic late defensive play. They were very imperfect, but experience was crucial. – 6:34 PM
Warriors find a way to win Game 1 (117-116) without Draymond. Poole with 31 off the bench. Curry with 24 and gigantic late defensive play. They were very imperfect, but experience was crucial. – 6:34 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Just a monster of a series opening win for the Warriors on the road. Done without an ejected Draymond Green in the second half. Jordan Poole had 31 points off the bench. Klay Thompson hit go-ahead 3. Steph Curry had 24. Game 2 on Tuesday with Draymond back. – 6:32 PM
Just a monster of a series opening win for the Warriors on the road. Done without an ejected Draymond Green in the second half. Jordan Poole had 31 points off the bench. Klay Thompson hit go-ahead 3. Steph Curry had 24. Game 2 on Tuesday with Draymond back. – 6:32 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
That’s now 25 straight series the Curry-led Warriors have won a road game – 6:31 PM
That’s now 25 straight series the Curry-led Warriors have won a road game – 6:31 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Wow they missed a travel on Curry when he caught it in the backcourt – 6:26 PM
Wow they missed a travel on Curry when he caught it in the backcourt – 6:26 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Stephen Curry gets the biggest defensive stop of the night. That could have won the game. – 6:25 PM
Stephen Curry gets the biggest defensive stop of the night. That could have won the game. – 6:25 PM
Jimmy Spencer @JimmySpencer
Who had Curry to win defensively against Morant right there?! Wow. – 6:25 PM
Who had Curry to win defensively against Morant right there?! Wow. – 6:25 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
“Steph Curry doesn’t play defense at all”, they said. #GoldBlooded – 6:25 PM
“Steph Curry doesn’t play defense at all”, they said. #GoldBlooded – 6:25 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steph Curry screaming at the Warriors bench after that steal on Ja Morant in crunch time: “Locked that shit up, boy. I locked that shit up.” – 6:24 PM
Steph Curry screaming at the Warriors bench after that steal on Ja Morant in crunch time: “Locked that shit up, boy. I locked that shit up.” – 6:24 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Another missed OPEN 3 by Curry. But Klay creates his own 3 with the fly by – 6:24 PM
Another missed OPEN 3 by Curry. But Klay creates his own 3 with the fly by – 6:24 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are the second duo that is 22 or younger in NBA playoff history with 30 points each in the same game per Elias. The other is Kevin Durant & Russell Westbrook (3 times) – 6:20 PM
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are the second duo that is 22 or younger in NBA playoff history with 30 points each in the same game per Elias. The other is Kevin Durant & Russell Westbrook (3 times) – 6:20 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Jaren Jackson Jr. has a double-double (33pts, 10reb)
Ja Morant is 1 assist and 1 rebound away from a triple double (34pts, 9reb, 9ast)
1:17 left to play in the game – 6:20 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. has a double-double (33pts, 10reb)
Ja Morant is 1 assist and 1 rebound away from a triple double (34pts, 9reb, 9ast)
1:17 left to play in the game – 6:20 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors with four guards and a wing on the floor down the stretch: Curry, Payton, Poole, Klay, Wiggins. Needed GP2 back on the floor for Morant, couldn’t take Poole off the floor because of his offense. But now you have Klay/Wiggins boxing out Clarke/Jackson. – 6:19 PM
Warriors with four guards and a wing on the floor down the stretch: Curry, Payton, Poole, Klay, Wiggins. Needed GP2 back on the floor for Morant, couldn’t take Poole off the floor because of his offense. But now you have Klay/Wiggins boxing out Clarke/Jackson. – 6:19 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
The worry about Curry at the arc opens the backdoor for uncontested layup – 6:19 PM
The worry about Curry at the arc opens the backdoor for uncontested layup – 6:19 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
This coverage on Curry is atrocious at the arc. But Memphis has gotten away with it twice. he’s missed both clean looks – 6:17 PM
This coverage on Curry is atrocious at the arc. But Memphis has gotten away with it twice. he’s missed both clean looks – 6:17 PM
Kevin Lipe @kevinlipe_
Man I really quit going to games for free right before Ja Morant started playing in them – 6:17 PM
Man I really quit going to games for free right before Ja Morant started playing in them – 6:17 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
JJJ took a spill and needed some time to get up but he remains in the game as Ja Morant shoots a free throw for a 3-point play. – 6:16 PM
JJJ took a spill and needed some time to get up but he remains in the game as Ja Morant shoots a free throw for a 3-point play. – 6:16 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
The replay clearly shows Brooks was moving. Yet even upon further review, the foul on Curry stands – 6:11 PM
The replay clearly shows Brooks was moving. Yet even upon further review, the foul on Curry stands – 6:11 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Superstar Curry vs. Dillon Brooks on a call.
Excited to see what happens here in a game the refs already made a questionable call. – 6:10 PM
Superstar Curry vs. Dillon Brooks on a call.
Excited to see what happens here in a game the refs already made a questionable call. – 6:10 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Terrible charge call, not in his path since Curry jumped sideways and Brooks was still moving his torso to the left, but don’t see it being overturned nonetheless. – 6:09 PM
Terrible charge call, not in his path since Curry jumped sideways and Brooks was still moving his torso to the left, but don’t see it being overturned nonetheless. – 6:09 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Quite the challenge here either Brooks fouls out or Curry has 5 and 2 FTs – 6:08 PM
Quite the challenge here either Brooks fouls out or Curry has 5 and 2 FTs – 6:08 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Warriors are going to challenge that offensive foul called on Curry – 6:07 PM
Warriors are going to challenge that offensive foul called on Curry – 6:07 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Dillon Brooks has 5 fouls. I would make him guard Curry in isolation. No screens – 6:04 PM
Dillon Brooks has 5 fouls. I would make him guard Curry in isolation. No screens – 6:04 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Ja Morant from downtown in first round:
4-for-20
Ja Morant from downtown today:
4–for-9 – 6:03 PM
Ja Morant from downtown in first round:
4-for-20
Ja Morant from downtown today:
4–for-9 – 6:03 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
That’s a +5 for the Warriors in 4.5 minutes to open the fourth quarter with Steph Curry resting and Draymond Green in the locker room. If Warriors take this road Game 1, that’s probably the biggest stretch. Curry coming in after the timeout. – 6:00 PM
That’s a +5 for the Warriors in 4.5 minutes to open the fourth quarter with Steph Curry resting and Draymond Green in the locker room. If Warriors take this road Game 1, that’s probably the biggest stretch. Curry coming in after the timeout. – 6:00 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Ja Morant threes:
4 — First round
4 — This game pic.twitter.com/obgDsy6NWu – 6:00 PM
Ja Morant threes:
4 — First round
4 — This game pic.twitter.com/obgDsy6NWu – 6:00 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
For game one against the Grizzlies, the Warriors have opted to start Gary Payton II on Ja Morant. Jordan Poole will come off the bench. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/01/gar… – 6:00 PM
For game one against the Grizzlies, the Warriors have opted to start Gary Payton II on Ja Morant. Jordan Poole will come off the bench. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/01/gar… – 6:00 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The Warriors are relentless. There’s no let up. The Grizzlies can’t have those spells they had against the Timberwolves. Golden State’s offense has been in prime form.
Warriors up 99-93 with 9:28 left in the 4th.
Ja Morant and Tyus Jones both in. Worked well vs. Minnesota – 5:56 PM
The Warriors are relentless. There’s no let up. The Grizzlies can’t have those spells they had against the Timberwolves. Golden State’s offense has been in prime form.
Warriors up 99-93 with 9:28 left in the 4th.
Ja Morant and Tyus Jones both in. Worked well vs. Minnesota – 5:56 PM
Jimmy Spencer @JimmySpencer
Draymond out hurts, but man Klay, Poole or Curry … thats so tough down the stretch … 1 of 3 could catch fire and end it.
Will be crucial though to see if that lineup can keep the Grizzlies off the offensive boards when the game slows down. – 5:55 PM
Draymond out hurts, but man Klay, Poole or Curry … thats so tough down the stretch … 1 of 3 could catch fire and end it.
Will be crucial though to see if that lineup can keep the Grizzlies off the offensive boards when the game slows down. – 5:55 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Jordan Poole up to 29 points in his first playoff game off the bench. 11/19 FG in 30 minutes. Massive open to 4Q with Steph Curry resting. – 5:53 PM
Jordan Poole up to 29 points in his first playoff game off the bench. 11/19 FG in 30 minutes. Massive open to 4Q with Steph Curry resting. – 5:53 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jordan Poole is outscoring Ja Morant 24-23 through 3 quarters.
Quiet as kept… – 5:48 PM
Jordan Poole is outscoring Ja Morant 24-23 through 3 quarters.
Quiet as kept… – 5:48 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
That’s a +7 third quarter for the Warriors without Draymond Green. Ten big Kevon Looney minutes on the back end of the defense and then a three guard bombs away offensive approach. Four combined 3s from Curry/Poole that quarter. – 5:46 PM
That’s a +7 third quarter for the Warriors without Draymond Green. Ten big Kevon Looney minutes on the back end of the defense and then a three guard bombs away offensive approach. Four combined 3s from Curry/Poole that quarter. – 5:46 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Steph Curry goes to the bench w/ his 4th foul.
Curry had 13pts in the 3rd qtr. – 5:43 PM
Steph Curry goes to the bench w/ his 4th foul.
Curry had 13pts in the 3rd qtr. – 5:43 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Curry almost survived the quarter without fouling. Picks up his fourth with 1:03 left – 5:43 PM
Curry almost survived the quarter without fouling. Picks up his fourth with 1:03 left – 5:43 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors are giving Ja Morant any 3 he wants. Laying way off of him. He’s already taken a playoff-high seven. Made three. But Warriors aren’t backing off the strategy. – 5:24 PM
Warriors are giving Ja Morant any 3 he wants. Laying way off of him. He’s already taken a playoff-high seven. Made three. But Warriors aren’t backing off the strategy. – 5:24 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Ja misses pullup 3 then fouls Curry on made corner 3. Big swing and Golden State leads. – 5:23 PM
Ja misses pullup 3 then fouls Curry on made corner 3. Big swing and Golden State leads. – 5:23 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ja Morant started the 1st half with a three and he started the 2nd half with a three-pointer. – 5:21 PM
Ja Morant started the 1st half with a three and he started the 2nd half with a three-pointer. – 5:21 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Warriors a big half from Curry and/or Klay Thompson from stealing Game 1. They’re getting the looks they want. – 5:11 PM
Warriors a big half from Curry and/or Klay Thompson from stealing Game 1. They’re getting the looks they want. – 5:11 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Ja Morant with a floater over Kuminga at the halftime buzzer and a ‘he can’t guard me’ message to the Warriors. Grizzlies up six. Bigger issue for GSW: No Draymond Green in the second half. They’ll need Klay Thompson and Gary Payton II to avoid fouls, stay on floor in 2nd half. – 5:04 PM
Ja Morant with a floater over Kuminga at the halftime buzzer and a ‘he can’t guard me’ message to the Warriors. Grizzlies up six. Bigger issue for GSW: No Draymond Green in the second half. They’ll need Klay Thompson and Gary Payton II to avoid fouls, stay on floor in 2nd half. – 5:04 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Warriors down just 61-55 at the first half. But …
*No Draymond Green for the second half
*Curry, Thompson and Payton all with 3 fouls
*Warriors are cold from 3 (5-for-18)
*Grizzlies are playing well – 5:04 PM
Warriors down just 61-55 at the first half. But …
*No Draymond Green for the second half
*Curry, Thompson and Payton all with 3 fouls
*Warriors are cold from 3 (5-for-18)
*Grizzlies are playing well – 5:04 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Grizzlies lead the Warriors 61-55 at halftime. Golden State was called for 15 fouls in the first half, and Memphis was whistled for 11. Curry, Thompson and Payton will start the second half with three fouls. Warriors will be without Draymond Green for the rest of Game 1. – 5:03 PM
Grizzlies lead the Warriors 61-55 at halftime. Golden State was called for 15 fouls in the first half, and Memphis was whistled for 11. Curry, Thompson and Payton will start the second half with three fouls. Warriors will be without Draymond Green for the rest of Game 1. – 5:03 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant at the buzzer.
Halftime: Grizzlies 61 Golden State 55
This has been an entertaining game – 5:02 PM
Ja Morant at the buzzer.
Halftime: Grizzlies 61 Golden State 55
This has been an entertaining game – 5:02 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Now Curry picks up his third foul with 1:15 left in the half. Good lord. – 5:00 PM
Now Curry picks up his third foul with 1:15 left in the half. Good lord. – 5:00 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
3 seconds after Draymond Green gets ejected, Curry picks up his third – 5:00 PM
3 seconds after Draymond Green gets ejected, Curry picks up his third – 5:00 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Draymond Green gets ejected for a grab and yank of Brandon Clarke’s jersey. Warriors bench is stunned. Steph Curry to the referees: “That’s f****** crazy.” They thought it’d be a flagrant 1 maximum. – 4:59 PM
Draymond Green gets ejected for a grab and yank of Brandon Clarke’s jersey. Warriors bench is stunned. Steph Curry to the referees: “That’s f****** crazy.” They thought it’d be a flagrant 1 maximum. – 4:59 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Warriors have to like what they’re getting from Kuminga right now. Using his length and athleticism to his advantage. Even giving Ja Morant some problems defensively. – 4:53 PM
Warriors have to like what they’re getting from Kuminga right now. Using his length and athleticism to his advantage. Even giving Ja Morant some problems defensively. – 4:53 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Gary Payton II picks up his third foul with 9:30 left in the second quarter. This is wild.
Grizzlies up 11. Ja Morant is on the bench. – 4:31 PM
Gary Payton II picks up his third foul with 9:30 left in the second quarter. This is wild.
Grizzlies up 11. Ja Morant is on the bench. – 4:31 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
The Warriors’ foul trouble is mounting. In the first 15 minutes:
GP2 3
Klay 3
Curry 2 – 4:30 PM
The Warriors’ foul trouble is mounting. In the first 15 minutes:
GP2 3
Klay 3
Curry 2 – 4:30 PM
Adam Lauridsen @GSWFastBreak
Really looking forward to a whistle anytime a Griz player bumps Curry. – 4:26 PM
Really looking forward to a whistle anytime a Griz player bumps Curry. – 4:26 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Through one quarter, Grizzlies looked as comfortable as they’ve looked all postseason. It’s obvious already that Golden State has a Ja Morant problem in this series. – 4:24 PM
Through one quarter, Grizzlies looked as comfortable as they’ve looked all postseason. It’s obvious already that Golden State has a Ja Morant problem in this series. – 4:24 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Grizzlies up after a quarter where Ja Morant’s co-starters missed 10 of 12 shots – 4:23 PM
Grizzlies up after a quarter where Ja Morant’s co-starters missed 10 of 12 shots – 4:23 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
I’ll say it again:
Ja Morant looked pretty good to me against Minnesota from a physical perspective. That defense just collapsed 3 or 4 dudes in the paint and they are uniquely athletic. Warriors don’t have the same kind of athleticism on the back of the defense. – 4:23 PM
I’ll say it again:
Ja Morant looked pretty good to me against Minnesota from a physical perspective. That defense just collapsed 3 or 4 dudes in the paint and they are uniquely athletic. Warriors don’t have the same kind of athleticism on the back of the defense. – 4:23 PM
Pete Pranica @PetePranica
Ja Morant on a roll. 14 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. 16-6 run and Grizz lead 32-24 after 1st quarter. – 4:22 PM
Ja Morant on a roll. 14 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. 16-6 run and Grizz lead 32-24 after 1st quarter. – 4:22 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Talk about throwing the first punch for the @Memphis Grizzlies!
After the 1st qtr, Grizzlies up 32-24 over the Warriors.
Ja Morant had 14pts, the Grizzlies went 6-14 3PG, grabbed 7 offensive rebounds for 10pts and scored 8pts off of 4 turnovers by the Warriors. – 4:22 PM
Talk about throwing the first punch for the @Memphis Grizzlies!
After the 1st qtr, Grizzlies up 32-24 over the Warriors.
Ja Morant had 14pts, the Grizzlies went 6-14 3PG, grabbed 7 offensive rebounds for 10pts and scored 8pts off of 4 turnovers by the Warriors. – 4:22 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The first quarter looked like the Grizzlies team from the regular season. Playing fast. Ja Morant had 14 points
End of 1: Grizzlies 32 Warriors 24
Grizzlies only shot 37% overall but doubled Golden State in made 3-pointers (6). – 4:21 PM
The first quarter looked like the Grizzlies team from the regular season. Playing fast. Ja Morant had 14 points
End of 1: Grizzlies 32 Warriors 24
Grizzlies only shot 37% overall but doubled Golden State in made 3-pointers (6). – 4:21 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Draymond Green and Ja Morant with a lil face to face chit chat on the inbound and the crowd was loving it. Morant was clapping his hands while Draymond stood in front of him. Playoff basketball >>> – 4:16 PM
Draymond Green and Ja Morant with a lil face to face chit chat on the inbound and the crowd was loving it. Morant was clapping his hands while Draymond stood in front of him. Playoff basketball >>> – 4:16 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Klay Thompson and Gary Payton II are already on the bench with two fouls. Now Stephen Curry picks up his second foul with 3:56 left in the first quarter. He’s staying in. – 4:15 PM
Klay Thompson and Gary Payton II are already on the bench with two fouls. Now Stephen Curry picks up his second foul with 3:56 left in the first quarter. He’s staying in. – 4:15 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Allen Iverson and Derrick Rose need to pull Ja Morant in a room with some microfilm, showing him how they fell, their scars of war and hopefully he gets the message – 4:15 PM
Allen Iverson and Derrick Rose need to pull Ja Morant in a room with some microfilm, showing him how they fell, their scars of war and hopefully he gets the message – 4:15 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors going to a box-and-1 with Andrew Wiggins on Ja Morant. – 4:13 PM
Warriors going to a box-and-1 with Andrew Wiggins on Ja Morant. – 4:13 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Ja Morant took a hard fall and is holding his lower back. Moving around gingerly. – 4:11 PM
Ja Morant took a hard fall and is holding his lower back. Moving around gingerly. – 4:11 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Two fouls on Gary Payton II, two fouls on Klay Thompson, one on Steph curry in the first six minutes. Jordan Poole entering after the timeout. – 4:09 PM
Two fouls on Gary Payton II, two fouls on Klay Thompson, one on Steph curry in the first six minutes. Jordan Poole entering after the timeout. – 4:09 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Steve Kerr said before the game that Golden State doesn’t have a similar personnel to Minnesota, so it has to go about limiting Ja Morant in its own way. So far, Morant has the upper hand – 3:58 PM
Steve Kerr said before the game that Golden State doesn’t have a similar personnel to Minnesota, so it has to go about limiting Ja Morant in its own way. So far, Morant has the upper hand – 3:58 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant only made 2 threes in one of the six games against Minnesota. He made two in the first two minutes against Golden State. – 3:54 PM
Ja Morant only made 2 threes in one of the six games against Minnesota. He made two in the first two minutes against Golden State. – 3:54 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Grizzlies doing a great job early making GPII switch off Ja Morant. To start things out, Morant has hit two 3’s to get crowd hyped. – 3:53 PM
Grizzlies doing a great job early making GPII switch off Ja Morant. To start things out, Morant has hit two 3’s to get crowd hyped. – 3:53 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ja Morant getting started early! Knocks down a 3 for the first pts in the game! – 3:52 PM
Ja Morant getting started early! Knocks down a 3 for the first pts in the game! – 3:52 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Warriors starting small: GP2, Curry, Thompson, Wiggins, Draymond
Grizzlies starting big: Ja, Bane, Brooks, Tillman, Jackson – 3:49 PM
Warriors starting small: GP2, Curry, Thompson, Wiggins, Draymond
Grizzlies starting big: Ja, Bane, Brooks, Tillman, Jackson – 3:49 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The biggest lineup move was made by Steve Kerr. The Warriors are starting Gary Payton II. Obviously a move for guarding Ja Morant. – 3:29 PM
The biggest lineup move was made by Steve Kerr. The Warriors are starting Gary Payton II. Obviously a move for guarding Ja Morant. – 3:29 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Will be fascinating to see how GPII handles Ja Morant early. GPII has been great on Morant this season, but he’ll need to watch reach-ins. Whistles are tighter in the playoffs. – 3:28 PM
Will be fascinating to see how GPII handles Ja Morant early. GPII has been great on Morant this season, but he’ll need to watch reach-ins. Whistles are tighter in the playoffs. – 3:28 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
2022 NBA Playoffs: As indicated, there always was good chance Kerr would start @Garydwayne against @Ja Morant in Game 1 of Warriors-Grizzlies. Slow Ja, you slow the MEM attack nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 3:12 PM
2022 NBA Playoffs: As indicated, there always was good chance Kerr would start @Garydwayne against @Ja Morant in Game 1 of Warriors-Grizzlies. Slow Ja, you slow the MEM attack nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 3:12 PM
Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
Game one starters:
Curry, Stephen -Guard
Green, Draymond -Center
Payton II, Gary -Forward
Thompson, Klay -Guard
Wiggins, Andrew -Forward – 3:07 PM
Game one starters:
Curry, Stephen -Guard
Green, Draymond -Center
Payton II, Gary -Forward
Thompson, Klay -Guard
Wiggins, Andrew -Forward – 3:07 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors starters for Game 1 against the Grizzlies:
Steph Curry
Gary Payton II
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Green – 3:06 PM
Warriors starters for Game 1 against the Grizzlies:
Steph Curry
Gary Payton II
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Green – 3:06 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Gary Payton II is starting, with Kevon Looney remaining on the bench. Jordan Poole will also come off the bench.
Payton will join Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green. – 3:04 PM
Gary Payton II is starting, with Kevon Looney remaining on the bench. Jordan Poole will also come off the bench.
Payton will join Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green. – 3:04 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Memphis starters: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks, Jaren Jackson Jr., Xavier Tillman. That’s a two big look against the Warriors even without Steven Adams available. – 3:04 PM
Memphis starters: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks, Jaren Jackson Jr., Xavier Tillman. That’s a two big look against the Warriors even without Steven Adams available. – 3:04 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Gary Payton II is starting for the Warriors in Game 1 today in Memphis. It’s a move to get him on Ja Morant early. Jordan Poole and Kevon Looney coming off the bench.
Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
Gary Payton II
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Green – 3:02 PM
Gary Payton II is starting for the Warriors in Game 1 today in Memphis. It’s a move to get him on Ja Morant early. Jordan Poole and Kevon Looney coming off the bench.
Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
Gary Payton II
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Green – 3:02 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Steph Curry is signing autographs after his pregame warmup routine. Grizzlies fan Adeyinka Hansen, the guy in the hat above the camera, is shouting over the din.
“Might want to save that wrist. It’s gonna be a long night.” pic.twitter.com/HqANW700xq – 2:55 PM
Steph Curry is signing autographs after his pregame warmup routine. Grizzlies fan Adeyinka Hansen, the guy in the hat above the camera, is shouting over the din.
“Might want to save that wrist. It’s gonna be a long night.” pic.twitter.com/HqANW700xq – 2:55 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Warriors’ Stephen Curry splashing before Game 1 vs. Grizzlies in Memphis pic.twitter.com/o17JjPTHrB – 2:40 PM
Warriors’ Stephen Curry splashing before Game 1 vs. Grizzlies in Memphis pic.twitter.com/o17JjPTHrB – 2:40 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Steve Kerr on the challenge of slowing down Grizzlies guard Ja Morant: pic.twitter.com/e48sweYxPB – 2:34 PM
Steve Kerr on the challenge of slowing down Grizzlies guard Ja Morant: pic.twitter.com/e48sweYxPB – 2:34 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
After his rousing series win over Karl Towns Sr., Tee Morant moves on to his second round matchup vs. Dell Curry. pic.twitter.com/5kNrodhPuO – 2:16 PM
After his rousing series win over Karl Towns Sr., Tee Morant moves on to his second round matchup vs. Dell Curry. pic.twitter.com/5kNrodhPuO – 2:16 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Steve Kerr on slowing down Ja Morant and Desmond Bane:
“We just have to do our best to limit their open looks and their easy points and see how it goes.” – 2:13 PM
Steve Kerr on slowing down Ja Morant and Desmond Bane:
“We just have to do our best to limit their open looks and their easy points and see how it goes.” – 2:13 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
NBA Matchups for Sunday!
Talking defense on Giannis, Tatum’s increased role, Jaylen Brown’s hammy, Ja Morant’s matchup against Wiggins and GP2, Brandon Clarke’s impact, the Warriors going small, Steph vs. Dillon Brooks, and much more!
establishtherun.com/nba-matchups-m… – 7:26 PM
NBA Matchups for Sunday!
Talking defense on Giannis, Tatum’s increased role, Jaylen Brown’s hammy, Ja Morant’s matchup against Wiggins and GP2, Brandon Clarke’s impact, the Warriors going small, Steph vs. Dillon Brooks, and much more!
establishtherun.com/nba-matchups-m… – 7:26 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Stephen Curry on LeBron James and Kevin Durant not being in this stage of the playoffs:
“You’re still going to see those guys back, Bron, KD, all those guys you mentioned. It ain’t like they’re just going to ride off into the sunset either.” pic.twitter.com/yNSW2XR6Yt – 7:03 PM
Stephen Curry on LeBron James and Kevin Durant not being in this stage of the playoffs:
“You’re still going to see those guys back, Bron, KD, all those guys you mentioned. It ain’t like they’re just going to ride off into the sunset either.” pic.twitter.com/yNSW2XR6Yt – 7:03 PM
More on this storyline
Christopher Hine: Malik Beasley: “We honestly think it should be 4-1 right now. We should be resting just like Golden State. We made some mistakes. We’re a young team. We got to learn from it and bounce back.” -via Twitter @ChristopherHine / April 28, 2022
NBA Central: “F*ck the talk” – Rudy Gobert pic.twitter.com/lAAoevWOgK -via Twitter @TheNBACentral / April 23, 2022
Josh Lewenberg: Pascal Siakam on those plays with Joel Embiid in the 4th: “I’m a competitor. I love competing. This is the playoffs, the highest level. I’m cool with the talking, I just don’t want those dirty plays. I don’t like that. Keep it basketball… At the end of the day, it’s all fake toughness” -via Twitter @JLew1050 / April 23, 2022
