Herrington: As Game 2 against Golden State looms, maybe now the Grizzlies can claim disrespect
A dejected Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (middle) leans against the basket after missing a game-winning shot against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, May 1. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
Perception and betting odds tilt toward the Warriors. But the assumption of the Grizzlies’ quick demise is a bit much.
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Calkins: Grizzlies win first playoff series since 2015. (But it won’t be their last.)
The Grizzlies sent the Timberwolves packing. Now all they have to do is turn around and play the Golden State Warriors Sunday afternoon. Impossible? Nah. Not for a team that is wired to win.
Too many chances for Golden State, one too few for Memphis
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.
Calkins: It wasn’t just a missed shot for the Grizzlies. It was a missed opportunity.
Draymond Green was tossed from the game. Ja Morant had a last-second shot to win. So it’s a good thing the Grizzlies don’t let anything bother them. Because Game 1 would be easy to regret. Related stories:
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