Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies 5/11/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Golden State Warriors visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday for Game 5 of their NBA Western Conference semifinals best-of-seven series. Golden State took a 3-1 lead in the series following a 101-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Steve Kerr tested positive for covid-19 and was not on the Warriors’ bench Monday. Associate head coach Mike Brown took the reins and led the Warriors to the victory. Stephen Curry led Golden State in scoring with 32 points.

Stephen Curry is scoring an average of 27.6 points per game during the postseason to lead Golden State. The leading rebounder is Andrew Wiggins with an average of 6.8 rebounds per game and Draymond Green is the leader in assists with an average of 6.9 assists per game. Golden State has four players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team The Warriors in scoring an average of 118.8 points per game.

Memphis has its back's against the wall as the Grizzlies are on the brink of elimination after falling behind 3-1 in the series. Memphis must win each of the final three games of the series or be eliminated from the postseason. Jaren Jackson Jr was the leading scorer for Memphis in Game 4 with 21 points. The Grizzlies shot only 41.7% overall and 25.7% from three-point territory. Memphis played without leading scorer Ja Morant who sustained an injured knee in Game 3.

Ja Morant is leading Memphis in scoring, rebounding and assists with averages of 27.1 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. The second leading scorer is Desmond Bane with an average of 19.0 points per game, followed by third leading scorer Jaren Jackson Jr with an average of 14.6 points per game. Memphis has five players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team the Grizzlies are scoring an average of 113.6 points per game.