2. Win over Warriors
Many didn’t expect the Memphis Grizzlies to hang with the Warriors, especially without Mike Conley, Chandler Parsons, James Ennis and Vince Carter.
Think again.
The Grizzlies used their stout defense to hold the Warriors to 89 points. Their offense came to play, dropping 110 points.
Memphis held four All-NBA players below their season scoring averages: Durant (21; 26.1), Curry (17; 24.2), Thompson (8; 21.4) and Draymond Green (7; 10.7).
Even though the Grizzly veterans led the charge, their young players came to play. Troy Williams (11 points) delivered a big-boy block on the unanimous MVP. Andrew Harrison played hard-nosed defense on Curry. JaMychal Green provided another strong defensive performance against an All-Star.
Beating the Warriors in their first meeting in the “KD era” will be memorable for Grizz fans.
Hopefully, they can beat this team in the spring.