Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors 5/7/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Memphis Grizzlies visit the Golden State Warriors on Saturday for Game 3 of their NBA Western Conference semifinals best-of-seven series. The series is tied 1-1 after Memphis defeated Golden State 106-101 in Game 2 on Wednesday. Ja Morant was the leading scorer for Memphis with 47 points and the Grizzlies’ defense forced Golden State into turning the ball over 18 times.

During the postseason, Ja Morant is leading Memphis in scoring, rebounding and assists with averages of 26.2 points, 8.6 rebounds and 10.1 assists per game. Desmond Bane is the second leading scorer with an average of 19.4 points per game. Memphis has five players averaging double-figures in scoring. Memphis will play without Dillon Brooks, who was suspended by the NBA for Game 3 because of a flagrant foul.

Golden State looks to take a 2-1 lead in the series with a victory on Saturday. Golden State took home court advantage in the series with a victory in Game 1. In Game 2’s loss, Stephen Curry was the leading scorer for Golden State with 27 points. However, the Warriors shot only 18.4% from 3-point territory and 42.1% overall. The Warriors were able to out rebound Memphis 52-49.

Stephen Curry is the leading scorer for Golden State during the postseason with an average of 27.3 points per game and Jordan Poole is the second-leading scorer with an average of 22.3 points per game. Draymond Green is the leader in assists with an average of 6.7 assists per game and Andrew Wiggins is the leader in rebounds with an average of 7.3 rebounds per game. Golden State is scoring an average of 115.4 points per game.