Warriors vs. Grizzlies: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
Game Time: 3:30 PM EDT on Sunday May 1, 2022
Golden State Warriors 0, Memphis Grizzlies 0 (3:30 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizzSTARTING 5⃣ vs. @Golden State Warriors
🥷 @Ja Morant
🦹 @Dillon Brooks
🎯 @Desmond Bane
🦄 @Jaren Jackson Jr.
@Rookiedunker
@Verizon | #MemThis pic.twitter.com/AAB6NxPZVe – 3:35 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
LET’S
and we cannot emphasize this enough
GOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/SxoBjcnwlJ – 3:33 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
ROUND 2. TURN US UP pic.twitter.com/Rcxl1zxTKZ – 3:31 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 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 Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
There’s a Grizzlies fan in front of wearing a T-shirt that reads on the back “When Wolves Cry.” A few more minutes left to bask in that, I guess. – 3:26 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Gary Payton II would be the oldest player on the Grizzlies roster. That doesn’t feel like it should be right. – 3:25 PM Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
GP2: The Ja Defender. “My dawg.” Respect between competitors. pic.twitter.com/GDYajdhYtN – 3:23 PM Clay Bailey @claybailey9
For all of you Andre Iguodala fans from his days with the Grizzlies, I”m sorry to say he is inactive today with a left cervical disc injury. – 3:21 PM Clay Bailey @claybailey9
Grizzlies start with the Tillman lineup — Ja, Desmond, JJJ, Tillman and Brooks. Warriors counter with Payton starting in the backcourt in place of Poole (probably to guard Morant)…. Warriors start, Steph, Klay, Wiggins, Green and Payton. – 3:19 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
tick 🥷 pic.twitter.com/mBAU39J7wA – 3:19 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
I mean I could be wrong, but starting X was a good curveball vs. Minnesota. I don’t see the reason to begin the series that way against Golden State. – 3:19 PM Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Grizzlies sticking with Tillman as fifth starter. – 3:18 PM Fred Katz @FredKatz
Gary Payton II in the starting lineup for Golden State, per @CassidyHubbarth.
Wrote yesterday about how important GPII could be in this matchup: https://t.co/LTmyq0b3dg pic.twitter.com/iW2VTvGiEe – 3:17 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
X MAN.
@Take5_OilChange | #MemThis pic.twitter.com/gG2r3AmW1x – 3:16 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
#DubNation ROLL CALL
15 minutes ’til go time. Where are you tuning in from? – 3:16 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I bought up Tyus Jones as a traditional point guard who can do the basic things offensively while adding difference-making ball pressure defensively in this story @TheAthletic
Jevon Carter making a similar impact today in Boston for Bucks theathletic.com/3286358/2022/0… – 3:15 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 Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
GP2 started against Memphis on Dec 23, the Warriors’ only win vs the Grizzlies this season.
He had a season-high 22 points (9-16 FG, 4-7 3P), outscoring Morant by one point in the game. – 3:10 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
First 5⃣ pic.twitter.com/BF0FHCf87G – 3:08 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 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 Fred Katz @FredKatz
With Warriors-Grizzlies starting in 30 minutes…
• Story on the Grizzlies wrapping up the Wolves series and what to expect vs. Golden State: https://t.co/LTmyq0b3dg
• Answering 3 big questions with @Anthony Slater: https://t.co/U8r19XKbSA
($1/month offer inside both links) pic.twitter.com/9iNzjffjJ3 – 3:05 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 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 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 Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Will the Warriors’ extra prep time help them in Game 1 against the Grizzlies? sfchronicle.com//sports/articl… – 3:00 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 Golden State Warriors @warriors
KT x SC pic.twitter.com/59UPlSxMu1 – 2:47 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
logo work. pic.twitter.com/BSyNMoy4gU – 2:46 PM JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Poll: Who wins the Warriors-Grizzlies series? – 2:45 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Lock in. pic.twitter.com/bs53Yn3xGO – 2:41 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
💙🦄 pic.twitter.com/UXmOGhalIs – 2:40 PM Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
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 Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
🥷 x 🦄 pic.twitter.com/NZawfJgByt – 2:17 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 Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
And so is James Wiseman. pic.twitter.com/eh2Auj6qj3 – 2:15 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
sunday fun day 💧 pic.twitter.com/2k5UdIdvjc – 2:14 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 Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
gotta love hoodie/short weather 💧 pic.twitter.com/UsZB8V76Nu – 2:03 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Seeing a lot of Kings fans saying that this coach finalist list is Vivek’s not Monte’s.
You can definitely see patterns (Warriors), and the ownership meddling reputation will never fully go away until Sac wins.
Again, we’ve been told numerous times that McNair has full control. – 1:57 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Taylor Jenkins said assistant coach Blake Ahearn was scouting the Golden State Warriors while the Grizzlies were still playing the Timberwolves. Jenkins said the goal is to mentally/physically sharp as possible. Less than 48 hours since last game. – 1:49 PM Adam Lauridsen @GSWFastBreak
Warriors in 6. Series reminds me of Spurs/Warriors in 2013 with the Ws now playing the Spurs’ role of long-established playoff vets. There will be tense moments, but Ws will lean on experience to win. Just hope it isn’t like Ws/Griz in 2015 with the roles reversed. – 1:49 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
KING OF CRUNK @dukedeuce901 IS IN THE BUILDING pic.twitter.com/KP2BuWpERY – 1:38 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
📍 Memphis pic.twitter.com/ysQ3TXMEOD – 1:36 PM StatMuse @statmuse
All-Defensive Playoff Team
Jrue Holiday
Jayson Tatum
Mikal Bridges
Draymond Green
Bam Adebayo pic.twitter.com/B0B6dQTziP – 1:29 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Warriors getting 85% of the bets today, and only 55% of the money 🤔 – 1:29 PM Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Before the Warriors open the second round of the playoffs against the Grizzlies, here’s everything you need to know about game one, including how to watch. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/warriors… – 1:26 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
yup….in my white tee. pic.twitter.com/g4iIfN9tX4 – 1:23 PM Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Warriors players getting up pregame shots while DJ Paul, Crunchy Black and Gangsta Boo soundcheck. #wehere pic.twitter.com/OgEyFNTekm – 1:13 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
As we officially get underway with the second round here in Boston, here are my predictions:
Heat in 5
Celtics in 6
Mavs in 6
Warriors in 6 – 1:10 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
let’s get it goin’ pic.twitter.com/MIj9IxUoFD – 12:58 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
bring the energy pic.twitter.com/okQVhYNdkA – 12:44 PM Sam Amick @sam_amick
Pre-game reading for Warriors-Grizzlies…
Jordan Poole Unplugged – theathletic.com/3284338/2022/0…
Desmond Bane Unplugged –theathletic.com/3251402/2022/0… – 12:34 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
During the last road trip, Brandon Clarke played 37 minutes and traveled 3.5 miles at an average of 4.52 MPH.
@FedEx | #PlayerTracker pic.twitter.com/eVXm7oSU5E – 12:33 PM J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
stephen a heard jimi during that warriors/grizzlies teaser segment lol
that was art – 12:18 PM Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Today’s going to be fun. Been looking forward to a Warriors-Grizzlies playoff series all season. – 12:15 PM David Thorpe @coachthorpe
Had to do some family traveling this weekend so I’ve not been able to do any studying. That being said, due to injuries…
Heat over Sixers(I likely would pick Philly otherwise)
Celtics over Bucks
Warriors over Grizzlies
Suns over Mavericks – 12:15 PM Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
Fascinating stuff from @jefffogle: When the Warriors played fast in the first round, they lost. The Grizzlies play fast. https://t.co/EIAJRfuD0Y pic.twitter.com/jOaj8ADI74 – 12:01 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Dubs. Grizzlies.
Game 1.
LET’S GOOOOO pic.twitter.com/cjtvMSHSyQ – 12:01 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
call it the calm. see y’all soon gang. pic.twitter.com/hlBHBeFgrX – 11:52 AM Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
On the @957thegame airwaves from 9-11 with my dogg @KyleAMadson. Pretty big Warriors game today! We’ve got you covered with all the pregame talk. Let’s goooo!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/q2uByYRpid – 11:50 AM Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
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GAME 1
1:00pm/et: @Milwaukee Bucks/@Boston Celtics
GAME 1
3:30pm/et: @Golden State Warriors/@Memphis Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/Hzbk5QHTXS – 11:41 AM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The reason Memphis has a shot in this series is because the Warriors will guard Ja differently than the Wolves did.
It’s really frustrating to me how many people are paid to analyze basketball that can’t articulate that. You don’t have to have played the game to learn about it. – 11:33 AM Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Bucks in 7.
Heat in 6.
Warriors in 6.
Mavericks in 7.
The Celtics and Suns could end up rolling thus making me look very dumb (wouldn’t be the first time!).
But I believe in Giannis and Luka. – 11:27 AM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Bucks in 7
Heat in 6
MAVS in 6
Warriors in 5 – 11:12 AM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
12:30 plaza party. meet us here.
@Hennessy | #MemThis pic.twitter.com/XM7ThuLcSV – 11:06 AM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Western Conference Semis.
Game 1.
🏀 GSW at MEM
🕔 12:30pm PT
📺 #NBAonABC
📻 @957thegame
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📝 https://t.co/lAXRrejTX5
@betwayusa || #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/JnDARzJZor – 11:01 AM Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
Conference Semifinal predictions
EAST
Celtics beat Bucks in 6
Heat beat 76ers in 5
WEST
Warriors beat Grizzlies in 7
Suns beat Mavs in 6 – 10:50 AM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Drop your Warriors-Grizzlies Game 1 predictions below 👇🏾 – 10:43 AM Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
70/30 Heat with Embiid’s injury, 55/45 Heat if Embiid only had the thumb issue, 60/40 Sixers or Embiid was 100%.
65/35 Celtics (would be 50/50ish if Middleton was healthy
58/42 Suns
51/49 Warriors (I’m expecting a great series here) – 10:32 AM Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Warriors are back 🔥 and heading to Round 2 of the @NBA Playoffs!
@Brian Scalabrine sees them headed all the way to the Finals
#DubNation pic.twitter.com/w8yVsUrGwn – 10:28 AM Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
The ESPN experts pick Warriors/ Grizzlies. 20-0 Warriors. 20-0? I didn’t think there was anything you could get 20 people to agree on these days haha. Grizzlies can be a true “Nobody Believes in Us” team. pic.twitter.com/FBwZdSKd5W – 10:23 AM Fred Katz @FredKatz
What’s the biggest Grizzlies-Warriors storyline?
Who is facing the most Game 1 pressure?
What’s a random series prediction?
@Anthony Slater and I took on three big questions about the Memphis-Golden State series ($1/mo subscription offer inside): https://t.co/U8r19XKbSA pic.twitter.com/QgJWoRtACx – 10:15 AM Peter Edmiston @peteredmiston
Irrespective of any series pick, I’ll just say I think the Grizzlies will be VASTLY more comfortable in this series playing the role of the extreme underdog than they were as the big favorite vs Wolves – & I expect the Grizzlies performance to look much better. Will it be enough? – 10:11 AM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Top of the morning! How y’all feeling about the series Grizzlies-Warriors series ? – 10:06 AM CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Three key Grizzlies-Warriors questions as upstart Memphis faces experienced Golden State
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 10:04 AM Golden State Warriors @warriors
GAME DAY pic.twitter.com/jY5003VmrQ – 10:01 AM Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Before the Warriors meet the Grizzlies in Game 1 on Sunday, here’s a look at the full schedule for the second-round playoff series. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-play… – 10:00 AM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors-Grizzlies Game 1 preview with @Fred Katz. Three topics, three answers. theathletic.com/3285059/2022/0… – 9:46 AM Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Celtics in 5
Heat in 5
Suns in 6
Warriors in 5 – 9:43 AM