Starters for both Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors listed on Game 2 injury report

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Golden State Warriors for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 3 at 8:30 PM CT on TNT.

The Grizzlies enter the game down 1-0 to the Warriors after narrowly losing 117-116 on May 1.

Memphis is looking to bounce back and win a pivotal Game 2 but may do so without one of its best players from round one.

Can the Grizzlies afford to lose a starter for Game 2?

Memphis Grizzlies injury report for Game 2 vs Golden State Warriors

Questionable

• Desmond Bane, lower back soreness
• Ziaire Williams, right knee soreness

Out

• Steven Adams, Health & Safety Protocols
• Santi Aldama, right knee soreness
• Killian Tillie, lower back procedure

Takeaways

Desmond Bane is such an important component for Memphis. Not only is he an excellent scorer, but he’s the team’s best and most reliable three-point threat. His marksmanship helps create driving lane’s for the NBA’s leader in points-in-the-paint, Ja Morant.

Losing Bane for Game 2 would be very bad for Memphis’ chances to bounce back in Game 2. Fans will have to trust Bane and the medical team to make the right decision for Bane not just now but for his long-term health.

The Grizzlies have already played two games without Williams, but if they can get him back in the fold for rotation minutes, it could produce a big payoff. He can knock down three-point shots and his long wingspan could provide Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, or Andrew Wiggins a tough shooting night.

Golden State Warriors injury report for Game 2 vs Memphis Grizzlies

Probable

• Klay Thompson, right knee soreness

Out

• Andre Iguodala, neck
• James Wiseman, knee

Takeaways

It’s no surprise to find Iguodala and Wiseman listed as being “out” in Game 2. However, it is surprising to see Klay Thompson listed on the injury report since he hasn’t appeared on one during the entire playoffs.

He’s 32 years old and has not played more than seven consecutive games at a time since 2019 (before his multiple season-ending injuries). He played seven consecutive games from March 8-22 during the regular season but usually took a game off after a batch of two or three games.