Too many chances for Golden State, one too few for Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant (middle) defends against a Golden State Warriors guard’s Andrew Wiggins (right) shot on Sunday, May 1, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies teammates Ziaire Williams (left) and Dillon Brooks (right) celebrate during player introductions before taking on the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, May 1, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (bottom) tries to grab a loose ball away from Golden State Warriors defender Andrew Wiggins (top) on Sunday, May 1, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins during action against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, May 1, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., (left) battles Golden State Warriors defender Jordan Poole (right) for a rebound on Sunday, May 1, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green runs off the court after being called for a flagrant two foul during action against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, May 1, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (middle) is called for a foul after running into Memphis Grizzlies defender Dillon Brooks (bottom) as teammate De'Anthony Melton (top) helps defend on the play during action on Sunday, May 1, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies teammates Desmond Bane (left) and Jaren Jackson Jr., (right) battle Golden State Warriors defender Draymond Green (middle) for a rebound on Sunday, May 1, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (left) starts jawing with Golden State Warriors defender Draymond Green (right) on Sunday, May 1, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Golden State Warriors teammates Klay Thompson (left) and Stephen Curry (right) celebrate after beating the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, May 1, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
In their four meetings during the regular season, the Grizzlies had a big advantage in field-goal attempts. But in Sunday’s Game 1 playoff loss, that was not the case.
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Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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