The Golden State Warriors can punch their ticket to the Western Conference Finals with a Game 5 win in Memphis on Wednesday.
The Golden State Warriors are one victory from the Western Conference Finals and 3-point favourites on the NBA odds to finish off the Grizzlies in Game 5 in Memphis on Wednesday.
Warriors vs. Grizzlies NBA Betting Odds
Memphis has been a great story this season and Ja Morant has launched himself into superstardom and might be the most exciting player in the NBA. This franchise should contend in the West for years as long as Morant stays healthy, but we think its season ends Wednesday.
Golden State would face either Phoenix or Dallas in the West Finals. The Warriors would have home-court advantage against the Mavericks but not the Suns. The Dubs are +191 favourites to win the NBA title.
On the updated series line with Golden State up 3-1, it is -3333 to win it with Memphis at +1136. On the series exact score, Warriors in five is -154, six at +262, seven at +605 and the Grizzlies winning in seven at +1462. That it ends in five games is -156, six at +259 and seven at +424.
The Warriors are 0-5 against the spread in their past five in Memphis.
Golden State Warriors
Golden State played without coach Steve Kerr in Game 4 on Monday after he tested positive for COVID, so presumably he will not coach this one, either. Assistant Mike Brown, who was just hired as the Sacramento Kings to be their next head coach, took over top duties. Golden State didn’t cover a double-digit spread but rallied for a 101-98 home win.
Steph Curry had 32 points (18 in the fourth quarter), eight assist and five rebounds – he scored or assisted on 50 of the Warriors’ 101 points and personally outscored the Grizzlies 10-8 in clutch time. Curry also became the first player in NBA history to make 500 career playoff 3-pointers. No one else had more than 17 points as the Warriors shot just 40 per cent overall and 9-for-37 from deep. Rookie Jonathan Kuminga got his second straight start with Gary Payton injured but was a non-factor in only five minutes. Golden State is 0-4 ATS in its past four after a win.
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis played without Morant on Monday due to a knee injury suffered in Game 3. The team isn’t saying the severity of the injury, but teammate Jaren Jackson said he found out more about Morant’s injury on Monday and “it’s definitely sad” so that should tell you whether Morant has a chance of playing in Game 5. Tyus Jones started in his place and played well with 19 points, six rebounds and five assists.
Centre Steven Adams had fallen out of the rotation for the most part since the last round, but the Grizzlies decided to start a big lineup Monday and Adams had 10 points and 15 rebounds. Memphis outscored the Warriors 56-42 in the paint. Canadian Dillon Brooks struggled in hitting just 5-for-19 for 12 points. Memphis could have won the game but allowed a Warriors 11-2 run in the final minute. The Grizzlies are 7-1 ATS in their past eight as home underdogs.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Warriors vs. Grizzlies?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 10 May 1:10pm | GS | -3 -110 | O +219.5 -110 |
Closing 12 May 1:23am | GS | -4 -120 | O +219 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
Points |
25.47 |
Assists |
6.96 |
Rebounds |
7.3 |
FG% |
61.6 |
Steals |
1.35 |
Blocks |
1.09 |
Points |
27.44 |
Assists |
6.74 |
Rebounds |
10 |
FG% |
100 |
Steals |
1.42 |
Blocks |
2.27 |
Points |
27.36 |
Assists |
6.27 |
Rebounds |
7.64 |
FG% |
65.9 |
Steals |
1.32 |
Blocks |
1.05 |
Points |
27.11 |
Assists |
9.78 |
Rebounds |
8 |
FG% |
72 |
Steals |
2 |
Blocks |
2.5 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
Points |
25.47 |
Assists |
6.96 |
Rebounds |
7.3 |
FG% |
61.6 |
Steals |
1.35 |
Blocks |
1.09 |
Points |
27.44 |
Assists |
6.74 |
Rebounds |
10 |
FG% |
100 |
Steals |
1.42 |
Blocks |
2.27 |
Points |
27.36 |
Assists |
6.27 |
Rebounds |
7.64 |
FG% |
65.9 |
Steals |
1.32 |
Blocks |
1.05 |
Points |
27.11 |
Assists |
9.78 |
Rebounds |
8 |
FG% |
72 |
Steals |
2 |
Blocks |
2.5 |
Injuries
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)
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)
Injuries
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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. |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
Adams is bothered by left ankle soreness, and he will not be available for Sunday's showdown with the Celtics. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 10 May 1:10pm GS -3 -110 O +219.5 -110 Closing 12 May 1:23am GS -4 -120 O +219 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
Points 25.47
Assists 6.96
Rebounds 7.3
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.35
Blocks 1.09
Points 27.44
Assists 6.74
Rebounds 10
FG% 100
Steals 1.42
Blocks 2.27
Points 27.36
Assists 6.27
Rebounds 7.64
FG% 65.9
Steals 1.32
Blocks 1.05
Points 27.11
Assists 9.78
Rebounds 8
FG% 72
Steals 2
Blocks 2.5
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
Points 25.47
Assists 6.96
Rebounds 7.3
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.35
Blocks 1.09
Points 27.44
Assists 6.74
Rebounds 10
FG% 100
Steals 1.42
Blocks 2.27
Points 27.36
Assists 6.27
Rebounds 7.64
FG% 65.9
Steals 1.32
Blocks 1.05
Points 27.11
Assists 9.78
Rebounds 8
FG% 72
Steals 2
Blocks 2.5
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Injuries
Otto 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 / 22Dillon 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 / 22Injuries
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.
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.