Golden State -6.5 on the NBA odds. For some reason, the NBA opted for a three-day gap in this series between Tuesday’s Game 2 and Saturday’s Game 3. Dear league office: Teams don’t travel by horse and carriage any longer but by private plane.

Grizzlies vs. Warriors NBA Playoff Betting Odds

With the Grizzlies and Warriors tied 1-1 in the Western semifinals, Golden State is -294 on the series lines (was -526 entering Game 2) and Memphis +238 (was +378). On the series handicap, the Warriors are -123 at -1.5 games and the Grizzlies +106 at +1.5 The favoured exact result is now Golden State in six at +184 – it had been a sweep at +219 entering Game 2. The long shot is Memphis in five at +1890. The over-under for total games is 5.5, with the over a -286 favourite. That the series finishes in six games is the +130 leader.

Memphis was 1-1 at Golden State in the regular season.

Memphis Grizzlies

We picked the Grizzlies to win by two points in Game 2 and they won 106-101. Ja Morant already has become a true superstar and one of the NBA’s most popular players, but he took it up a notch in that victory with 47 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. In the final five minutes, he scored 15 of Memphis’ 17 points, outscoring Golden State 15-12 by himself. Morant became the third player in NBA history to have multiple 45-point games in the playoffs before turning 23, joining LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. If the NBA held a draft right now to have one player for the next 10 years, Morant might be the No. 1 overall pick.

The Grizz were able to win despite Dillon Brooks, the second-leading scorer in the regular season, being ejected less than three minutes into Game 2 for a flagrant foul 2 on the Warriors’ Gary Payton II. Unlike Draymond Green’s flagrant 2 in Game 1 that was questionable and led to his ejection, there was no doubt about what Brooks deserved. The Mississauga native probably is looking at a suspension for Game 3. Brooks hasn’t been near as vital in the playoffs, but it’s still a loss. Memphis is 0-3-1 ATS in its past four as a road underdog.

Golden State Warriors

Gary Payton II is far from Golden State’s best player, but the son of Hall of Famer Gary Payton is a tenacious defender. The series is over for him due to fractured elbow suffered on the flagrant foul mentioned above by the Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks. Payton was on a breakaway for a transition layup and Brooks ended up hitting Payton across the head while trying for the block, sending GP2 tumbling hard to the ground. Payton had been starting and was a primary defender on Grizz star Ja Morant.

Coach Steve Kerr is hopeful that veteran small forward Andre Iguodala (left cervical disk injury) will play Saturday after missing three straight games. Iguodala certainly would get some time on Morant. Both Klay Thompson (5-for-19, 12 points) and Toronto native Andrew Wiggins (6-for-16, 16 points) struggled badly in Game 2. The Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their past six at home.

Game 3 Prediction: Who Will Win Grizzlies vs. Warriors?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Grizzlies Team Leaders

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 27.44
Assists	Ja Morant 6.74
Rebounds	Steven Adams 10
FG%	Tyrell Terry 100
Steals	De'Anthony Melton 1.42
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.27

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 25.47
Assists	Draymond Green 6.96
Rebounds	Draymond Green 7.3
FG%	Gary Payton II 61.6
Steals	Gary Payton II 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 1.09

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 27.11
Assists	Ja Morant 9.78
Rebounds	Ja Morant 8
FG%	Xavier Tillman 72
Steals	Ja Morant 2
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.5

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 27.36
Assists	Draymond Green 6.27
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 7.64
FG%	Gary Payton II 65.9
Steals	Stephen Curry 1.32
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.05

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Warriors Team Leaders

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 27.44
Assists	Ja Morant 6.74
Rebounds	Steven Adams 10
FG%	Tyrell Terry 100
Steals	De'Anthony Melton 1.42
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.27

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 25.47
Assists	Draymond Green 6.96
Rebounds	Draymond Green 7.3
FG%	Gary Payton II 61.6
Steals	Gary Payton II 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 1.09

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 27.11
Assists	Ja Morant 9.78
Rebounds	Ja Morant 8
FG%	Xavier Tillman 72
Steals	Ja Morant 2
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.5

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 27.36
Assists	Draymond Green 6.27
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 7.64
FG%	Gary Payton II 65.9
Steals	Stephen Curry 1.32
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.05

Injuries

Memphis

Dillon Brooks (SG)

Elig Mon Suspension - 04 / 05 / 22

Steven Adams (C)

Prob Sat Conditioning - 28 / 04 / 22

Ziaire Williams (SF)

Prob Tues Knee - 26 / 04 / 22

Dillon Brooks (SG)

Ques Sat Foot - 22 / 04 / 22

Santi Aldama (PF)

Out indefinitely Knee - 18 / 04 / 22

Dillon Brooks (SG)

Out Sun Hip - 10 / 04 / 22

Brandon Clarke (PF)

Prob Sun Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22

Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)

Out Sun Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22

Tyus Jones (PG)

Out Sun Hand - 10 / 04 / 22

Steven Adams (C)

Out Sun Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22

Golden State

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 06 / 22

Andre Iguodala (SG)

Ques Thurs Knee - 15 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Mon Foot - 12 / 06 / 22

Andre Iguodala (SG)

Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 06 / 22

Andre Iguodala (SG)

Prob Fri Knee - 09 / 06 / 22

Gary Payton II (PG)

Prob Wed Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Wed Foot - 07 / 06 / 22

Gary Payton II (PG)

Prob Sun Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Sun Foot - 04 / 06 / 22

Injuries

Memphis

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Dillon Brooks (SG)	Elig Mon	Suspension - 04 / 05 / 22	4-1	3-2	+ -
Brooks is serving a one-game suspension for a Flagrant 2 foul, and he is eligible to return for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Steven Adams (C)	Prob Sat	Conditioning - 28 / 04 / 22	5-2	3-4	+ -
Adams has completed the NBA's health and safety protocols, and he is expected to suit up for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Ziaire Williams (SF)	Prob Tues	Knee - 26 / 04 / 22	5-3	4-4	+ -
Williams is dealing with right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Dillon Brooks (SG)	Ques Sat	Foot - 22 / 04 / 22	6-3	4-5	+ -
Brooks is tending to a sore left foot, and it is up in the air if he will battle the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference first round.
Santi Aldama (PF)	Out indefinitely	Knee - 18 / 04 / 22	7-4	5-6	+ -
Aldama is out of commission with soreness in his right knee, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Dillon Brooks (SG)	Out Sun	Hip - 10 / 04 / 22	8-5	7-6	+ -
Brooks is nursing soreness in his right hip, and he will not play against the Celtics on Sunday.
Brandon Clarke (PF)	Prob Sun	Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22	8-5	7-6	+ -
Clarke is battling a right thigh contusion, but it is likely that he will face the Celtics on Sunday.
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)	Out Sun	Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22	8-5	7-6	+ -
Jackson Jr. is hindered by left thigh tightness, and he will not take on the Celtics on Sunday.
Tyus Jones (PG)	Out Sun	Hand - 10 / 04 / 22	8-5	7-6	+ -
Jones has a hand injury, and he will not be active against the Celtics on Sunday.
Steven Adams (C)	Out Sun	Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22	8-5	7-6	+ -
Adams is bothered by left ankle soreness, and he will not be available for Sunday's showdown with the Celtics.

Golden State

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Ques Thurs	Foot - 15 / 06 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, leaving his availability for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics clouded.
Andre Iguodala (SG)	Ques Thurs	Knee - 15 / 06 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, and it has yet to be determined if he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Mon	Foot - 12 / 06 / 22	2-0	0-2	+ -
Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, and it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG)	Prob Mon	Knee - 12 / 06 / 22	2-0	0-2	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Fri	Foot - 09 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG)	Prob Fri	Knee - 09 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it has been determined that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Gary Payton II (PG)	Prob Wed	Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Wed	Foot - 07 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Porter Jr. is dealing with left foot soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 3 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.
Gary Payton II (PG)	Prob Sun	Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22	3-2	2-3	+ -
Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is expected that he will he will be a participant in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Sun	Foot - 04 / 06 / 22	3-2	2-3	+ -
Porter Jr. is dealing with a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.