Golden State might have beaten any team in NBA history Saturday by shooting an incredible 63.1 per cent from the field, second-best ever in a playoff game.
The Memphis Grizzlies are not expected to have superstar guard Ja Morant for Game 4 of their Western Conference playoff series at Golden State on Monday. Because of that, the Warriors are up to -10.5 on the NBA odds to take a 3-1 series lead.
Grizzlies vs. Warriors NBA Playoff Betting Odds
Memphis probably wasn’t going to win this series if it stayed fully healthy, but it basically has no shot if superstar Ja Morant will miss the rest of it.
With Golden State up 2-1, it is -1000 on the series line (was -249 entering Game 3) with Memphis +610 (was +238). On the series handicap, Warriors at -1.5 games is -345 and Grizzlies +1.5 is +262. On the score after Game 5 special, Warriors winning 4-1 is a +145 favourite, and I tend to agree with that. On the series exact result, Warriors in five is also +145, followed by in six at +160. The over/under for series total games if 5.5, with the over a -192 favourite.
Memphis is 4-10 against the spread in its past 14 at Golden State.
Memphis Grizzlies
Star Ja Morant injured his knee on a bit of an unusual play with about six minutes left in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 142-112 loss and is not expected to play tonight. That’s obviously devastating for the Grizzlies even though they were 20-5 without Morant in the regular season. He had 34 points, seven assists, three rebounds and three steals in Game 3. Tyus Jones, who was 0-for-5 shooting off the bench on Saturday, would start in his place. Jones is a good passer who rarely turns the ball over but not in the same stratosphere as Morant otherwise. Mississauga native Dillon Brooks was suspended for Game 3 but will be back, and he will certainly be needed more on offence. Memphis is 0-4-1 ATS in its past five as a road dog.
Golden State Warriors
Golden State might have beaten any team in NBA history Saturday by shooting an incredible 63.1 per cent from the field, second-best ever in a playoff game. Steph Curry had 30 points, Klay Thompson (who had been struggling) finished with 21 and Jordan Poole had 27 off the bench. The Warriors had 78 second-half points, tying the franchise record for most points in any playoff half. They are 3-0 in these playoffs when Curry, Thompson and Poole all score at least 20 points in a game. With guard Gary Payton II getting injured in Game 2 (he’s out for the series) and veteran forward Andre Iguodala still out, Steve Kerr gave 19-year-old Jonathan Kuminga the start in Game 3, and he became the youngest player in NBA history to start a playoff game since starters were officially tracked in 1970-71. He had 18 points. The Warriors have won six straight games at home dating to the regular season.
Game 4 Prediction: Who Will Win Grizzlies vs. Warriors?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 5 May 1:10pm | MEM | -8.5 -120 | O +135.5 -143 |
| Closing 10 May 1:55am | MEM | -9.5 -120 | O +222.5 -113 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
| Points |
27.44 |
| Assists |
6.74 |
| Rebounds |
10 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.42 |
| Blocks |
2.27 |
| Points |
25.47 |
| Assists |
6.96 |
| Rebounds |
7.3 |
| FG% |
61.6 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
27.11 |
| Assists |
9.78 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
2.5 |
| Points |
27.36 |
| Assists |
6.27 |
| Rebounds |
7.64 |
| FG% |
65.9 |
| Steals |
1.32 |
| Blocks |
1.05 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
| Points |
27.44 |
| Assists |
6.74 |
| Rebounds |
10 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.42 |
| Blocks |
2.27 |
| Points |
25.47 |
| Assists |
6.96 |
| Rebounds |
7.3 |
| FG% |
61.6 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
27.11 |
| Assists |
9.78 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
2.5 |
| Points |
27.36 |
| Assists |
6.27 |
| Rebounds |
7.64 |
| FG% |
65.9 |
| Steals |
1.32 |
| Blocks |
1.05 |
Injuries
Dillon Brooks (SG)
Steven Adams (C)
Ziaire Williams (SF)
Dillon Brooks (SG)
Santi Aldama (PF)
Dillon Brooks (SG)
Brandon Clarke (PF)
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Tyus Jones (PG)
Steven Adams (C)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Gary Payton II (PG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Gary Payton II (PG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Dillon Brooks (SG) | Elig Mon | Suspension - 04 / 05 / 22 | 4-1 | 3-2 | + - |
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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. |
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| Steven Adams (C) | Prob Sat | Conditioning - 28 / 04 / 22 | 5-2 | 3-4 | + - |
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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. |
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| Ziaire Williams (SF) | Prob Tues | Knee - 26 / 04 / 22 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
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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. |
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| Dillon Brooks (SG) | Ques Sat | Foot - 22 / 04 / 22 | 6-3 | 4-5 | + - |
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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. |
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| Santi Aldama (PF) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 18 / 04 / 22 | 7-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Aldama is out of commission with soreness in his right knee, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Dillon Brooks (SG) | Out Sun | Hip - 10 / 04 / 22 | 8-5 | 7-6 | + - |
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Brooks is nursing soreness in his right hip, and he will not play against the Celtics on Sunday. |
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| Brandon Clarke (PF) | Prob Sun | Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22 | 8-5 | 7-6 | + - |
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Clarke is battling a right thigh contusion, but it is likely that he will face the Celtics on Sunday. |
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| Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) | Out Sun | Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22 | 8-5 | 7-6 | + - |
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Jackson Jr. is hindered by left thigh tightness, and he will not take on the Celtics on Sunday. |
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| Tyus Jones (PG) | Out Sun | Hand - 10 / 04 / 22 | 8-5 | 7-6 | + - |
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Jones has a hand injury, and he will not be active against the Celtics on Sunday. |
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| Steven Adams (C) | Out Sun | Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22 | 8-5 | 7-6 | + - |
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Adams is bothered by left ankle soreness, and he will not be available for Sunday's showdown with the Celtics. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Ques Thurs | Foot - 15 / 06 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, leaving his availability for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics clouded. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Ques Thurs | Knee - 15 / 06 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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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. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 12 / 06 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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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. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Prob Mon | Knee - 12 / 06 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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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. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 09 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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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. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 09 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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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. |
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| Gary Payton II (PG) | Prob Wed | Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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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. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 07 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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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. |
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| Gary Payton II (PG) | Prob Sun | Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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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. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 04 / 06 / 22 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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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. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 5 May 1:10pm MEM -8.5 -120 O +135.5 -143 Closing 10 May 1:55am MEM -9.5 -120 O +222.5 -113 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
Points 27.44
Assists 6.74
Rebounds 10
FG% 100
Steals 1.42
Blocks 2.27
Points 25.47
Assists 6.96
Rebounds 7.3
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.35
Blocks 1.09
Points 27.11
Assists 9.78
Rebounds 8
FG% 72
Steals 2
Blocks 2.5
Points 27.36
Assists 6.27
Rebounds 7.64
FG% 65.9
Steals 1.32
Blocks 1.05
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
Points 27.44
Assists 6.74
Rebounds 10
FG% 100
Steals 1.42
Blocks 2.27
Points 25.47
Assists 6.96
Rebounds 7.3
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.35
Blocks 1.09
Points 27.11
Assists 9.78
Rebounds 8
FG% 72
Steals 2
Blocks 2.5
Points 27.36
Assists 6.27
Rebounds 7.64
FG% 65.9
Steals 1.32
Blocks 1.05
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Injuries
Dillon Brooks (SG)
Elig Mon Suspension - 04 / 05 / 22Steven Adams (C)
Prob Sat Conditioning - 28 / 04 / 22Ziaire Williams (SF)
Prob Tues Knee - 26 / 04 / 22Dillon Brooks (SG)
Ques Sat Foot - 22 / 04 / 22Santi Aldama (PF)
Out indefinitely Knee - 18 / 04 / 22Dillon Brooks (SG)
Out Sun Hip - 10 / 04 / 22Brandon Clarke (PF)
Prob Sun Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Out Sun Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22Tyus Jones (PG)
Out Sun Hand - 10 / 04 / 22Steven Adams (C)
Out Sun Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 06 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Ques Thurs Knee - 15 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Mon Foot - 12 / 06 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 06 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Prob Fri Knee - 09 / 06 / 22Gary Payton II (PG)
Prob Wed Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Wed Foot - 07 / 06 / 22Gary Payton II (PG)
Prob Sun Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Sun Foot - 04 / 06 / 22Injuries
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.
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.