The Memphis Grizzlies, just a day removed from dispatching the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, host the Golden State Warriors for a best-of-seven Western Conference Semifinal matchup at FedEx Forum.
The Warriors enter the game having defeated the Denver Nuggets in the first round 4-1 thanks to stellar play from their championship core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Head Coach Steve Kerr.
Let’s take a look at what to expect in Game 1 of this series matchup, which will eventually determine who makes it to the Western Conference Finals in the next round to play the winner of the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Game 1 odds today
Spread
Grizzlies +2.0 (-108)
Warriors -2.0 (-108)
Moneyline
Grizzlies +110
Warriors -130
Over/Under
Over 220.0 (-108)
Under 220.0 (-108)
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What jerseys are the Memphis Grizzlies wearing in Game 1 vs Warriors?
The Grizzlies will be wearing their white Association Edition jerseys in Game 1 vs Golden State.
The Warriors are set to don their blue and yellow accented Icon Edition jerseys.
For the superstitious, the Grizzlies are 2-1 in the playoffs this year when they wear the Association Edition threads.
This appears to be the first time the Warriors will suit up with their Icon Edition unis in this year’s playoffs.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors regular-season series
The Grizzlies and Warriors have played against each other four times during the 2021-22 regular season.
October 28: Grizzlies:104, Warriors 101
December 23: Grizzlies: 104, Warriors 113
January 11: Grizzlies: 116, Warriors 108
March 28: Grizzlies: 123, Warriors 95
Memphis won the regular-season series 3-1.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Warriors Game 1 predictions
Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are in for an absolute battle against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in this Western Conference Semifinal.
Will the short turnaround hurt the Grizzlies or keep them in sync? We saw what a week off did for the team heading into the playoffs for Game 1 vs the Timberwolves— it was disastorous.
Perhaps the short rest will keep the team together and focused on the mission at hand: dethroning a multi-time MVP winner and roster filled with multi-time champions.
The Grizzlies have had the opportunity to work out the playoff kinks in the first round and find lineup combinations that will produce results. While the Warriors didn’t have hardly any trouble dispatching the Nuggets in the first round, they will have to do some lineup tinkering against the Grizzlies.
During the regular season Memphis didn’t have too many problems when they faced the Warriors, but they never got the opportunity to play a game against them that featured Curry, Thompson and Green.
The Grizzlies are coming into the game with a fresh perspective, having been pushed to their limit in the first round.
Memphis matches up really nicely against Golden State. Expect to see more De’Anthony Melton and a sprinkling more of Steven Adams if he’s able to get out of Health & Safety Protocols.
The Grizzlies are going to be juiced up and the FedEx Forum will be rocking for Game 1 of what should be an exciting series.
Game 1 Prediction: Memphis 123, Golden State 119
How to watch the Grizzlies vs Warriors Game 1 on TV
This game will air live on ABC at 2:30 p.m. CT.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Next Game
The Grizzlies will host the Warriors for Game 2 of this best-of-seven series on May 3, 2022 at 8:30 PM CT on TNT.