Grislis-sulfur conclusions: Jimmy playoffs, Stef’s adhesion and questions about JA and Memphis

San Francisco – with the Western conference of the seventh seeds hanging on balance, the soldiers and gries fought this dramatic fashion on Tuesday evening.

The warriors came out the winners, 121-116, sending Grisli to the battle with the winner on Wednesday Maveriks-Mavericks Sacramento Kings, while Golden State will meet with the seeds of Houston.

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Here are a few key conclusions from the game in the center of Chase:

Return of the play -off Jimmy

The crowd Chase Center received the first taste of the play -off Jimmy. From the initial possession, Batler was in an attack, steadily hunting inconsistencies against the oversized composition of Memphis, Santi Aldam and Jaren Jackson, younger Grislis, with all his might, trying to adhere to Batler in isolation, he masterfully sneaked through the protection of the Memphis.

By the break, Batler had already scored 21 points for effective shooting of 7 out of 12 C, the three -stroke pair and numerous strong discs that attracted the fouls, sending it to the line eight times, converting five. Add four selections, four transmissions and the timely theft of a pocket pocket, and it was clear that Batler not only contributed to energy for warriors, he determined their personality in the game. His aggression was set for Golden Stat and provided a constant presence, which led to the warriors after a few runs of the third and fourth quarter.

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Butler finished with 38 points (12-20 FG, 12-18 feet, 2-4 3PT) with seven boards, six cents and three interceptions for 40 minutes. Butler did not just dominate the statistical sheet; He dictated the pace and looked comfortable, embodying the role of Robin in Golden State.

Stephen Curry is too clutching

The MVP thoroughly moved through the rafters of the Chase Center rafters, the sound of Stephen Curry knows too well. At night, the soldiers could not afford to stumble, Curry again reminded everyone why he was the heart and soul of this franchise. Despite the care of Norya, the thumb injuries, two -time MVP made one of his signatures, bay 37 points (9 out of 22 FG, 13 out of 13 feet, 6 out of 13 3PT), including 13 in the fourth quarter (60% of the clubs of clubs in the stanza) to clap the door to the memphis.

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With Golden, a strate, clinging to harmonious leadership, Curry hit two massive 3, both in the last two minutes, sending a crowd of Chase Center to madness.

Curry seized a game with a pair of penalties with five seconds to send the Grizzlies packaging. He and Jimmy Butler united at 60 points for the second time in less than a week, which were transferred in order to the first round of the playoffs.

Curing rides on pine again

Another game, another DNP for Jonathan Curing. The fourth professional in the fourth year was glued to the bench for the third contest in a row, as Steve Kerr chose a rotation of 10 people, in which the reserves of Gary Payton II, Baddie Hild, Kvinten Post, Kevon Luni and Guy Santos were presented. There is no cuming. Not even a look.

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This is becoming more and more clear, while the potential of curing is undeniable, its services are now not part of the plans of the soldiers. And with the exception of injuries to other role -players, this is unlikely to change in the near future.

Role players of warriors activated when Moses Moody defended Jah Marant for eight minutes of the team, holding him up to two points in shooting 1 out of 3 per field. The post was associated with Drading Green in Plus Minus at the age of 12, and also joined Payton as the only other soldiers who reached double figures at the expense outside Butler and Curry. Payton also hit two immigrant 3s along with his timely games. So yes, I understand why JK does not get any burning.

But taking into account the foregoing, Green said that at his press conference after the game, Kuing needs to remain mentally prepared, and he has no doubt that he will play a role in the Houston series.

Grizzlies in … troubles?

How to get five second calls with a game on the line? This is an amateur hour for the Memphis Commander, the main division of which passed through many situations in the late game, in the conditions of the playoffs, only to collapse at the moments of weakening on Tuesday.

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These are those situations when coaching, communication and execution are crucial, and after the dismissal of the head coach of Taylor Jenkins at the end of March, Santama will not be able to get a ball with five seconds remaining in the game, and gries, three, three, make this decision.

Ja Morant disappears after an ankle injury in the third quarter

Morant carried Grisli in the first half, but he was not so impressive after he was not so impressive in the third quarter. Within the next 17 minutes, Moran brought seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3PT) with one rebound, two gear and two revolutions. Perhaps an ankle injury made him be passive, a line that Grisli can afford at this stage of the season.

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Silver lining – Desmond Bane was more than ready to pick up slack, especially in the second half, when he scored 19 of his 30 points. Grisli continue to use it more as a playmaker, heading the team in common passes (60) and helping to alleviate the attack through Jaren Jackson Jr. and Morant.

Zak Eddi, defensive, this is food

If you look at the box account, you would say that it was a productive night for Zak Eddi, which had 14 points with tasteless 17 selection. Nevertheless, the soldiers were feasting on a newcomer at any time when they received a switch, or the former star of Peredu remained in the ISO situation away from the basket.

According to the NBA Advanced Stats, the soldiers made 18 attempts at the shot when he defended Edi, most against the Griszley Plater. Memphis needs offensive restoration and protection of Eddie’s rim, but at any time when he leaves the hoop, this is a problem. Let’s see if the gries adapt with their backs to the wall and on the verge of elimination.