The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors are playing live on the NBA playoffs schedule for the second round in the western conference on Tuesday and Game 2 is from Oracle Arena starting at 10:30 pm ET on TNT and streaming online from the TNT Overtime website as Marc Gasol, Stephen Curry, Mike Conley and Klay Thompson battle.
The Warriors were the top team in the NBA this season with 67 wins and they now have a 1-0 lead over the Grizzlies in their series. The team has yet to lose in the playoffs after sweeping the New Orleans Pelicans and they will try and take a 2-0 series lead against Memphis on Tuesday night. Mike Conley missed Game 1 and he could be back, but he likely won't be 100 percent and it comes after he dealt with a facial injury.
Conley is a key player for the Grizzlies and they are a different offensive team without him and he comes in after averaging 16 points in the first round. Conley likely will wear a facial mask for the duration of the playoffs and the best chance for the Grizzlies on the road is with him in the lineup. The Warriors were the best home team in the league and they pulled a 101-86 win against the Grizzlies in Game 1.
Curry comes in after winning the MVP award and he will be looking to continue his strong play moving forward in the playoffs. Steve Kerr has yet to lose a playoff game as a coach and the Warriors are trying to join the Bulls and Celtics in NBA history with the way they have started the postseason. The Warriors are the fourth team to win as many as 67 games during the regular season and sweep the first round and they could join the Bulls and Celtics as NBA champions who have done that if they go all the way.
Memphis was one of the best defensive teams in the league this season, but they were no match for the Warriors offense in the first matchup. The Warriors could take a 2-0 lead in the series and that could be enough to help the team push into the next round even if they lose in Memphis. Curry defeated James Harden for the MVP and he averaged 23 points per game this season and he won with 100 of 130 votes to earn the trophy.
Curry had 22 points for the Warriors against the Grizzlies and he hit four long range shots against Memphis. The Warriors have a deep roster and they have put that on display this season and now they have the chance to make a title run. The Clippers and Rockets are playing in the other west series, while the Cavs and Bulls are playing in the east along with the Hawks and Wizards.
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