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Looking at how the Memphis Grizzlies match up with the Golden State Warriors

By Taylor Buckley

April 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) fouls Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 125-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
April 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) fouls Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 125-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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April 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after being fouled by Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 125-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
April 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after being fouled by Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 125-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

The Final Verdict.

Coming into the season most people don’t give anyone a shot at beating the Warriors. Rightfully so, they’re labeled as the team to beat this year, but are they really that invincible? As I laid out for you, it’ll take a lot to beat out Golden State this year and Memphis has as good a chance as any. They have all the tools and players to exploit Golden State’s weaknesses down and the players to bother their shooters. Overall I think the season series with be a lot closer than the lopsided number people are throwing out. Realistically, the Grizzlies can split the season series with the Warriors 2-2, which is quite an accomplishment being they only lost nine times last year. With the mix of shooting the Grizzlies have now to go along with their solid front court group, the Grizzlies will be tough for anyone to beat. Don’t be surprised when the Memphis Grizzlies stun the Golden State Warriors this year, and remember where you heard it first.

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