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Desmond Bane turned into one of the most lethal shooters in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies this season. The second-year wing’s scorching hot shooting is one huge reason they have home court advantage over the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semi-Finals. The Grizzlies star ranked second in the entire NBA in three-point […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors are in a complete dog fight in the Western Conference Semifinals. Both squads have a win two games into the series after games that went down to the wire. As Ja Morant told Stephen Curry after the final buzzer of Game 2, we’re gonna have some fun.   […]

As the series is tied heading toward Game 3 with three full days of rest, both the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors will be well-rested for this critical game on Saturday night. Ja Morant had the best performance of the NBA playoffs in Game 2, so momentum is on the Grizzlies side even with […]

Stephen Curry has been the NBA’s media darling for virtually his entire career. But at least for this postseason, the Golden State Warriors point guard looks poised to relinquish his title. The NBA released their social media numbers for individual players. Stephen Curry listed at a gargantuan total of 88 million. But the Warriors star […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has caught wind of the NBA’s decision to hand Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks a one-game suspension for his controversial foul on Gary Payton II in Game 2 of their second-round series. For his part, however, coach Kerr revealed how this development doesn’t really move the needle for […]

According to the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report from Game 2 between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies, the referees missed a traveling call on Ja Morant with less than a minute remaining on the clock. The contest was close throughout and a turnover at that point could have swayed the game in […]

After coming off with a vengeance in Game 2, Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies showcased their wares and tied the series at one apiece against the third-seeded Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals. It was a masterclass performance by Morant, but one missing piece in that victory was the Grizzlies starting wing […]

The second-round series between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors has taken a surprisingly brutal tone. Both teams have been playing physically, leading to more fouls for each side. The worst instance, though, happened in Game 2, and it wasn’t a pretty sight for both teams. In Game 2, Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been slapped by the NBA with a $25,000 fine for flipping off Grizzlies fans in Game 2 of their first-round series. Green was incensed by the fact that Memphis supporters started cheering as he made his way to the locker room after he got hit in the head […]

Ejections, hard fouls, and a few flipped birds have been the common theme through the first two games of the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors Western Conference Playoffs series which is currently tied at one game apiece. With two games coming up in the Bay area, a common buzzword has been used when describing […]

It was announced on Thursday that the NBA has decided to slap Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks with a one-game suspension for his Flagrant 2 foul on Gary Payton II. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green learned about the news as he was doing his podcast and he quickly provided his unfiltered reaction to this […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been reprimanded for flipping off Grizzlies fans in Game 2 on Tuesday. The NBA is fining the veteran $25,000 for his obscene gesture as he walked down the tunnel. Per Shams: Warriors star Draymond Green has been fined $25,000 for his middle finger gestures to fans in Memphis […]

The Golden State Warriors were hoping to get some reinforcements at some point during their Western Conference Semifinals matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, but it appears that won’t be the case. After Andre Iguodala went down with an injury in Game 4 of the Warriors’ first-round matchup with the Denver Nuggets, the veteran forward has […]

In the Memphis Grizzlies’ Game 2 win over the Golden State Warriors, the Dillon Brooks was kicked out early after a dirty foul on Gary Payton II. Brooks was tossed from the game while Payton suffered an elbow injury that will take weeks to recover from. Although he could return during the NBA playoffs, it […]

There was plenty of conversation surrounding flagrant fouls following Draymond Green’s ejection in Game 1 of the second-round series between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies. It did not take much time to spark up once again as Dillon Brooks was ejected just 2:52 into the Game 2 matchup.   Brooks made contact with […]

The Golden Warriors are a crucial man down with Gary Payton Jr. suffering an elbow injury in Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies – one that could’ve been avoided. Dillon Brooks has been the subject of intense scrutiny after his hard foul that injured the Warriors guard. One voice who was critical on the matter […]

Things got chippy on Tuesday night in Game 2 between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies. Dubs star Draymond Green ended up on the receiving end of an elbow from Xavier Tillman and it required a couple of stitches to close the wound. Green appears to be alright, though, and he’s not expected […]

After the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 to tie the series at 1-1, Ja Morant was seen going at Stephen Curry and telling him “We going to have some fun.” Apparently, it was Morant’s payback after Curry said the same thing following Game 1. Speaking to reporters after the game, […]

Ja Morant and Memphis Grizzlies put on a show for Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. Morant led his team to a big victory, matching his career-high in playoff points with 47. However, the win got Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley chirping, which is just a weird look in general. Beverley took to Twitter […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant showed out in Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors, erupting for 47 points in a truly phenomenal performance. Every single game, his dad, Tee Morant, is there supporting him. After all, Tee is the one who put in countless hours developing Ja into the All-Star he is today. However, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies narrowly avoided going into an 0-2 hole on Tuesday night as Ja Morant’s 47 points propelled his squad to a much-needed Game 2 win over the Golden State Warriors. Following the contest, Ja had some words for Stephen Curry. Via Rob Perez: Ja got some words for Steph as he walks by […]

The second round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs is well underway, and the Golden State Warriors have arguably the best matchup. Golden State and the Memphis Grizzlies are tied 1-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals after two games in Memphis. The Warriors stole a one-point win to secure Game 1 on Sunday. However, Ja Morant […]

The Golden State Warriors need to find a way to contain Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who went off for 47 points in a Game 2 win on Tuesday night. After losing Gary Payton II to a scary elbow injury because of Dillon Brooks’ dirty foul, the Dubs didn’t have a lockdown defender who could […]

Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant put on his cape Tuesday night, rescuing his team from almost certain doom if they were to lose both home games to start their second-round series against the Golden State Warriors. Morant scored the Grizzlies’ final 15 points in Game 2 to wind up with 47 points in […]

Ja Morant just showed the entire NBA world that he is approaching – if not already boasting — superstar status in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. He led the Memphis Grizzlies to a 106-101 victory in Game 2 over the Golden State Warriors in the most dominant and show-stopping way. In a game the Grizzlies needed […]

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant played a pivotal role in his team’s win over the Golden State Warriors, as he scored a playoff career-high 47 points, including the final 15 Grizzlies’ points of the game to secure the 106-101 victory. In what amounted to another physical game between the two teams, Morant took a […]

Game 1 between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies was an NBA fan’s dream. It was big play after big play, a ton of lead changes, stars showed up in the clutch, and more. After a game like that, everyone knew what to expect in the second meeting. But early in the first quarter, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr did not hold back in his criticism of Dillon Brooks after the Memphis Grizzlies forward was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul on Gary Payton II early in Game 2 on Tuesday night. Payton is now looking at a potentially season-ending injury and coach Kerr is not happy […]

The first game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors was an intense one. Game 2, on the other hand, has taken things to a different level, especially when Dillon Brooks landed a clothesline on Gary Payton II, which resulted in a flagrant 2 foul on the former and a fractured elbow for the […]

Draymond Green is surrounded by controversy yet again after the Golden State Warriors star decided to flip off Grizzlies fans as he made his way to the locker room to get his injury checked. The Dubs talisman took an elbow to the head and blood was dripping from his face as he walked off the […]

Golden State Warriors stud Gary Payton II managed just three minutes of action on Tuesday night before he was forced to the locker room following a hard hit from Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks. Payton was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game with an elbow injury and right now, things are looking […]

After Ja Morant took over in Game 2 to beat the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James doubled down on his belief that the Memphis Grizzlies star shouldn’t have been considered for the Most Improved Player award. That’s just how special Ja is. Morant exploded for 47 points in […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant continues to show why he is the future face of the NBA. In a must-win Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, he exploded for a historic and playoff career-high 47 points to give his team the 106-101 victory. While the Warriors fought hard and appeared to be […]

LeBron James is not happy Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was in the Most Improved Player race, let alone win the award. But hey, that is by no means a criticism from the Los Angeles Lakers star. After watching Morant dominate in the first of Game 2 between the Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors, James […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is not happy with what he believes was a “dirty” play from Dillon Brooks that injured Gary Payton II. Early in the first quarter of the game, Payton found himself with a clear path to the basket. Instead of letting the Warriors guard get the easy two, however, […]

Andrew Wiggins just tried to end Brandon Clarke’s career in a testy Game 2 matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies. This dunk of the year candidate had the NBA world buzzing, including the one and only LeBron James. The Lakers superstar could not contain his excitement on Twitter after seeing Wiggins […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green didn’t hide his animosity towards Memphis Grizzlies fans while he was exiting the floor early in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals series. Green left the floor late in the first quarter after he got hit with an elbow to the face that left him bloodied. As he […]

The Golden State Warriors entered Tuesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies looking for a strangle hold of the series. They won Game 1 in dramatic fashion, with Stephen Curry coming up with a huge block and steal, Klay Thompson knocked down a clutch triple, and Ja Morant missed the game-winning layup at the buzzer. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies entered Tuesday night in need of a victory after taking a heartbreaking loss in Game 1. They came out aggressive, and jumped out to an early 8-0 lead on the Golden State Warriors. Then Warriors guard Gary Payton II made a move to the basket in transition and Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks took […]