May 9, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) and Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the game against the Golden State Warriors in game three of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat Golden State Warriors 99-88. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
1) The Grizzlies’ frontline is averaging 39.7 points per game against the Warriors. Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol have scored a combined 119 points (Randolph – 62, Gasol – 57) through 3 matchups. They are going to the line 13.3 times per game in the Warriors series, making all but 3 shots (40 total attempts). Gasol has gone to the line 28 times this series, while Randolph has 12 attempts of his own.
2) Courtney Lee is the Grizzlies main three point shooter outside of Mike Conley. He’s shot 5 out of 11 three pointers (45.45 FG%) against the Warriors. Courtney Lee’s field goal shooting in the playoffs been fantastic, dipping below 40 FG% only once (Grizzlies still won). Lee is averaging 56.41 FG% through the playoffs.
3) The Memphis Grizzlies have averaged 98.1 points through their first seven playoff games, scoring a total of 785 points. They’ve lost both matchups where they scored less than 97 points (92 Trail Blazers loss, 86 GSW Loss). When the Grizzlies score 97 points or more they win the battle.
– One defense, the Grizzlies are holding opponents to 93.6 points in their first eight playoff games. Allowing 749 point to be scored. It appears the magic number is over 100 for the Warriors to defeat the Grizzlies. Memphis must keep the Warriors’ scoring in check on d.
4) Mike Conley is averaging 16.2 points per game (50 FG%) throughout 5 playoff games. Combining three regular season matchups and playoff action, he’s averaging 16.5 points per game (45.3 FG%) against the Golden State Warriors.
Trivia Note: Conley typically puts up 16 points on the scoreboard at home and averages 15.8 points on Saturday matchups this regular season.
5) Tony Allen is averaging 2.875 steals per game through his first eight playoff games. 3.6 steals per game (11 steals overall) against the Warriors. Despite being a 62.7 FT% shooter in the regular season, he’s averaging a 75 FT% (9 of 12) through the playoffs.
May 9, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) reacts during the game against the Golden State Warriors in game three of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Current Playoff Record:
6-2
Memphis Grizzlies Season Record:
55-27
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