The Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies are set to wrap-up a two-game set on Saturday night. On Friday, the Warriors rested Steph Curry and still rolled the Grizzlies by a final score of 116-103. With Curry’s status in doubt again for Saturday’s game, can the Warriors deliver again or will Memphis get back on track?

NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis

The Warriors are 12-4 against the spread in their past 16 games when the opposing team has a losing straight up record but could drop a small bit in this one. Keep an eye on the status of Curry, who is doubtful.

On the other hand, the Under is 9-3 in the Grizzlies last 12 games overall and is bound to go Under once again. The Warriors offence will be slowed down quite a bit without a few starters and the Grizzlies are coming off games where they only scored 103 and 89 points total. It could be another low-scoring affair.

With Curry’s status in doubt, the Grizzlies are 5.5-point favourites on the NBA odds, but that will likely change if Curry is ready to play.

Golden State Warriors

Outside of Curry and Draymond Green, this Warriors team hasn’t been able to find any consistency this year. Curry averages 29 points per game while Draymond pitches in 6.3 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.5 steals per contest, leading the team in all of those categories. However, this Warriors squad is in for a rough game as Curry is doubtful to make it into the court after suffering a tailbone injury a few days ago. To make matters worse, Eric Paschall and James Wiseman are both ruled out for this matchup as well because of COVID-19 protocols. This team is now left with Green, Andrew Wiggins and Kelly Oubre as their primary scorers. Wiggins had 40 last night, though, so he really flexed his muscles. Meanwhile, Jordan Poole came in and scored 25 while Damion Lee had 21. The Grizzlies are a terrible team – especially on defence – so the Warriors can probably survive without Curry again.

Memphis Grizzlies

Unlike the Warriors, the Grizzlies will only be missing one player from their rotation and that’s Jaren Jackson Jr. He has missed the entire season so far and the Grizzlies have felt his absence. Memphis will have the excellent duo of Ja Morant and Jonas Valanciunas on the court in this matchup and could give the Warriors problems on both ends of the floor. Valanciunas already averages 15.9 points and 11.9 rebounds per game and could have a field day against the Wisemen-less Warriors squad. However, he only had 10 points on Friday, although he did have 16 rebounds. Morant should also gather a ton of attention due to his averages of 19.4 points and 7.6 assists per contest, which could open the door for a lot of role players to get easy shots. Outside of Morant and Valanciunas, the remaining three starters on the Grizzlies scored 29 points last night. That’s not good enough.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Warriors vs. Grizzlies?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Warriors Team Leaders

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 31.98
Assists	Draymond Green 8.86
Rebounds	Draymond Green 7.11
FG%	Gary Payton II 76.9
Steals	Draymond Green 1.67
Blocks	Jordan Bell 2

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 19.11
Assists	Ja Morant 7.38
Rebounds	Jonas Valanciunas 12.52
FG%	Jonas Valanciunas 59.2
Steals	Kyle Anderson 1.22
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.64

GS

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 30.2
Assists	Ja Morant 8.2
Rebounds	Jonas Valanciunas 9.8
FG%	Desmond Bane 57.9
Steals	Kyle Anderson 2.8
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.2

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Grizzlies Team Leaders

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 31.98
Assists	Draymond Green 8.86
Rebounds	Draymond Green 7.11
FG%	Gary Payton II 76.9
Steals	Draymond Green 1.67
Blocks	Jordan Bell 2

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 19.11
Assists	Ja Morant 7.38
Rebounds	Jonas Valanciunas 12.52
FG%	Jonas Valanciunas 59.2
Steals	Kyle Anderson 1.22
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.64

GS

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 30.2
Assists	Ja Morant 8.2
Rebounds	Jonas Valanciunas 9.8
FG%	Desmond Bane 57.9
Steals	Kyle Anderson 2.8
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.2

Injuries

Golden State

Jordan Poole (SG)

Prob Sun Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21

Draymond Green (PF)

Ques Sun Finger - 14 / 05 / 21

Andrew Wiggins (SF)

Prob Sun Knee - 14 / 05 / 21

Mychal Mulder (SG)

Ques Fri Foot - 13 / 05 / 21

Draymond Green (PF)

Prob Tues Hip - 04 / 05 / 21

Andrew Wiggins (SF)

Out Mon Knee - 03 / 05 / 21

Draymond Green (PF)

Prob Sat Back - 01 / 05 / 21

Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF)

Early June Wrist - 28 / 04 / 21

Kent Bazemore (SG)

Prob Thurs Illness - 23 / 04 / 21

Damion Lee (SG)

Out indefinitely Illness - 20 / 04 / 21

Memphis

Kyle Anderson (SF)

Ques Sun Thumb - 14 / 05 / 21

Dillon Brooks (SG)

Ques Sun Knee - 14 / 05 / 21

Brandon Clarke (PF)

Ques Sun Thigh - 14 / 05 / 21

Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)

Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21

Ja Morant (PG)

Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21

Jonas Valanciunas (C)

Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21

Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)

Out Tues Rest - 11 / 05 / 21

Jonas Valanciunas (C)

Ques Thurs Back - 11 / 05 / 21

Sean McDermott (SF)

Out indefinitely Foot - 06 / 05 / 21

Xavier Tillman (PF)

Ques Mon Illness - 06 / 05 / 21

Injuries

Golden State

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Jordan Poole (SG)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21	3-0	2-1	+ -
Poole is expected to dress for Sunday's tilt with the Grizzlies despite a left ankle sprain.
Draymond Green (PF)	Ques Sun	Finger - 14 / 05 / 21	3-0	2-1	+ -
Green sat out the previous game with a finger injury, and it is unknown if he will play Sunday versus the Grizzlies.
Andrew Wiggins (SF)	Prob Sun	Knee - 14 / 05 / 21	3-0	2-1	+ -
Wiggins missed the last game due to a knee injury, but it is projected that he will line up against the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Mychal Mulder (SG)	Ques Fri	Foot - 13 / 05 / 21	3-0	2-1	+ -
Mulder is nursing a foot injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Pelicans on Friday.
Draymond Green (PF)	Prob Tues	Hip - 04 / 05 / 21	7-1	4-4	+ -
Green is managing a hip injury, but it is likely that he will face the Pelicans on Tuesday.
Andrew Wiggins (SF)	Out Mon	Knee - 03 / 05 / 21	8-1	4-5	+ -
Wiggins is dealing with right knee soreness, and he will not play in Monday's game versus the Pelicans.
Draymond Green (PF)	Prob Sat	Back - 01 / 05 / 21	8-2	5-5	+ -
Green is bothered by a left trapezius contusion, but is it projected that he will be available to face the Rockets on Saturday.
Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF)	Early June	Wrist - 28 / 04 / 21	8-4	6-6	+ -
Oubre Jr. is sidelined with left wrist soreness, and he is not expected to return to the court until the early part of June.
Kent Bazemore (SG)	Prob Thurs	Illness - 23 / 04 / 21	9-5	6-8	+ -
Bazemore has been added to the COVID-19 injured list, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Damion Lee (SG)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 20 / 04 / 21	10-5	6-9	+ -
Lee is sidelined while going through the NBA's health and safety protocols, and it has yet to be established when he will return.

Memphis

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Kyle Anderson (SF)	Ques Sun	Thumb - 14 / 05 / 21	1-6	4-3	+ -
Anderson sat out the previous game with right thumb soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play Sunday against the Warriors.
Dillon Brooks (SG)	Ques Sun	Knee - 14 / 05 / 21	1-6	4-3	+ -
Brooks was absent from the lineup during the last game due to left knee soreness, and there is no indication if he will participate in Sunday's showdown with the Warriors.
Brandon Clarke (PF)	Ques Sun	Thigh - 14 / 05 / 21	1-6	4-3	+ -
Clark sat out the previous game with right thigh soreness, and it is unknown if he will line up for Sunday's battle with the Warriors.
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)	Out Fri	Rest - 14 / 05 / 21	1-6	4-3	+ -
Jackson Jr. will be held out of the lineup for Friday's clash with the Kings as he will be given a day of rest.
Ja Morant (PG)	Ques Sun	Back - 14 / 05 / 21	1-6	4-3	+ -
Morant was held out of the last game due to back soreness, and it is uncertain if he will take the court versus the Warriors on Sunday.
Jonas Valanciunas (C)	Ques Sun	Back - 14 / 05 / 21	1-6	4-3	+ -
Valanciunas missed the last game due to a back injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Warriors on Sunday.
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)	Out Tues	Rest - 11 / 05 / 21	2-7	5-4	+ -
Jackson Jr. will not be in the lineup on Tuesday versus the Mavericks, as he will be given a day of rest.
Jonas Valanciunas (C)	Ques Thurs	Back - 11 / 05 / 21	2-7	5-4	+ -
Valanciunas missed the last game due to back soreness, and it is unknown if he will take the court on Thursday against the Kings.
Sean McDermott (SF)	Out indefinitely	Foot - 06 / 05 / 21	4-8	6-6	+ -
McDermott is out of the lineup with left foot soreness, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Xavier Tillman (PF)	Ques Mon	Illness - 06 / 05 / 21	4-8	6-6	+ -
Tillman sat out the previous two contests with an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will take the court against the Pelicans on Monday.