May 14, 2022 at 1:06 AM EDT
Klay Thompson postgame
Thompson connected on a game-high eight 3-pointers. Try his postgame press conference with Malika Andrews.
Hunter Patterson
“We’re gonna kick our feet up the following couple days, watch this Suns-Mavs Game 7. … I’m gonna enjoy it tonight and I’m gonna be hungry when that point comes.”
— Klay Thompson after Game 6 pic.twitter.com/dJBowXWGG0
— ESPN (@espn) May 14, 2022
May 14, 2022 at 12:55 AM EDT
Draymond shows Ja some love
Marcus Thompson II·
Senior Columnist, Bay Area
Draymond walks over to Ja they usually shake hands and hug
— Marcus Thompson (@ThompsonScribe) May 14, 2022
May 14, 2022 at 12:42 AM EDT
Vibrant future ahead for Memphis
A heck of a season for the Grizzlies. Nobody expected them to win 56 games, especially after a 9-10 start.
The core pieces beyond Ja Morant progressed faster than anyone could have hoped. They’ve instituted a winning culture amidst a roster that works well together and just is smart.
This was a superb learning experience for them. They’ve a shiny future.
Fred Katz·
Staff Author, Knicks
May 14, 2022 at 12:38 AM EDT
The Warriors are back
It was a rocky path, however the Warriors are back within the West Finals. Game 1 might be Wednesday. If it’s against the Suns, it’ll be in Phoenix. If it’s against the Mavericks, it’ll be in San Francisco.
Anthony Slater·
Senior Author, Warriors
May 14, 2022 at 12:37 AM EDT
Who would’ve thought?
“The Night Kevon Looney and Andrew Wiggins got the Warriors to the Western Conference finals” aren’t words I believed I’d type any time this decade.
David Aldridge·
Senior Columnist, NBA
May 14, 2022 at 12:35 AM EDT
An unconventional double-double
Absolutely unbelievable performance from Kevon Looney tonight, who has a double-double in … rebounds: 10 defensive boards and 11 offensive boards.
Fred Katz·
Staff Author, Knicks
May 14, 2022 at 12:34 AM EDT
Give Looney his flowers
Kevon Looney’s nineteenth rebound of the night was a putback. His twentieth rebound of the night got an additional possession.
His twenty first rebound of the night led to that Klay Thompson 3. Biggest game of Looney’s profession.
Anthony Slater·
Senior Author, Warriors
May 14, 2022 at 12:27 AM EDT
Andrew Wiggins, the game-changer
Andrew Wiggins made 3, Andrew Wiggins steal and dunk, Andrew Wiggins stop on Dillon Brooks in isolation results in a Steph Curry transition 3.
At the middle of the largest 7-0 run of the sport.
Anthony Slater·
Senior Author, Warriors
May 14, 2022 at 12:23 AM EDT
Decisions, decisions
Warriors have a conundrum here coming up.
Looney (17 rebounds) has been incredible on the boards. Wiggins (9) has been good, too. But in the event that they go together with their three guards — Curry, Thompson, Poole — one among them has to take a seat.
Or do you lean on Green and Wiggins’ rebounding?
Marcus Thompson II·
Senior Columnist, Bay Area
May 14, 2022 at 12:17 AM EDT
Crashing the glass
The Warriors have 19 offensive rebounds. Seven from Kevon Looney. Six from Andrew Wiggins.
Anthony Slater·
Senior Author, Warriors
May 14, 2022 at 12:14 AM EDT
Curry’s struggles are keeping the Grizz in it
The turnovers are obvious and truly are the rationale the Grizzlies are staying in the sport. Golden State has 17 through three quarters, in comparison with only three for Memphis.
But Stephen Curry not looking like his usual self has played a component, too. Curry’s jumper has been off all series. He hasn’t hit greater than five 3s in a game yet and shot only 32 percent from range over the primary five games.
He’s only 6-of-20 from the sphere tonight and 3-of-12 from deep heading into the fourth quarter.
Fred Katz·
Staff Author, Knicks
May 14, 2022 at 12:08 AM EDT
The turnover woes proceed
That is 39 turnovers the last seven quarters for the Warriors. Up 78-77 heading to the fourth.
Anthony Slater·
Senior Author, Warriors
May 14, 2022 at 12:05 AM EDT
Grizzlies’ defense getting within the Warriors’ head
The Grizzlies’ backline of defense is within the Warriors’ head. They’re driving and kicking out because they know Jackson is coming. They were dominating within the paint the primary three games.
Now, the paint has been closed off. It’s really bothering Curry, who likes to get to the rim when his jumper is falling. It is not immediately but he is not getting looks on the rim. The midrange is open if he takes it.
The opposite option is to easily challenge Jaren Jackson Jr. Give him a tough pump fake. The one foul Curry got was difficult Jackson.
Marcus Thompson II·
Senior Columnist, Bay Area
May 13, 2022 at 11:53 PM EDT
Game 6 Klay keeps it rolling
Already Klay Thompson’s most points on this series. Has 27 in 25 minutes. Seven made 3s. Shot selection still suspect, but hitting.
Anthony Slater·
Senior Author, Warriors
May 13, 2022 at 11:33 PM EDT
Rough second quarter from the Warriors
Scored just 23 points (after 30 in the primary) on 7-for-26 shooting. Their 6 turnovers only led to three points but they’re lost possessions that keep Memphis in the sport.
Warriors are shooting just 34.8 percent from the sphere as they still do not know easy methods to get looks contained in the arc on the Ja Morant-less Grizzlies. Wiggins is 1-for-8. Curry is 4-for-13. Poole is 3-for-10.
Marcus Thompson II·
Senior Columnist, Bay Area
May 13, 2022 at 11:29 PM EDT
Turnovers the last 10 quarters of this series:
Warriors – 49
Grizzlies – 24
Anthony Slater·
Senior Author, Warriors
May 13, 2022 at 11:27 PM EDT
you, Steph
Frantic half from Steph Curry. Scattered dribble, a number of bad turnovers, couldn’t find his shot.
But he’s aggressive and looks like the Warriors are getting him the looks/matchups they need. Seems like it’s on him to bring Warriors home in second half.
Anthony Slater·
Senior Author, Warriors
May 13, 2022 at 11:24 PM EDT
Clean it up, Warriors
I do know the Warriors commit numerous turnovers – “plays of insanity,” as Steve Kerr puts it – but they’re being ridiculously careless with the ball tonight, and it’s giving the Grizzlies a probability to steal this game if it continues.
David Aldridge·
Senior Columnist, NBA
May 13, 2022 at 11:18 PM EDT
Steven Adams limps to the locker room
Steven Adams limping pretty bad on his right ankle. Asked out and goes to the locker room.
Anthony Slater·
Senior Author, Warriors
May 13, 2022 at 11:09 PM EDT
Confidence at an all-time high
The Grizzlies could win. The Grizzlies could lose.
But regardless of the result’s, just know that Dillon Brooks didn’t lose his confidence.
Brooks has taken 10 3s already, and we’re 18 minutes into this game. He’s made five of them. He’s chucking from in all places.
Fred Katz·
Staff Author, Knicks
