Game 6: Warriors 110, Memphis 96. So, after being humiliated by the Grizzlies just a few nights ago, the Golden Staters returned home to play another contest against a very good team. The team's coach, Steve Kerr, is still home with the Covid virus infection. His assistant his handling the team. They played with renewed vigor, but were beset by clear lapses during the contest. They started with a convincing first quarter attack, scoring handily while still turning over the ball several times. The Grizz stayed with them and then caught up with equalizers. Steph Curry got 2 early foul calls and had to slow his aggressive defense. Klay Thompson started to hit 3-pointers early to announce his intentions to go big tonight. As play developed, it appeared that the Dubs would have their collective hands full. In the 2nd quarter, the home team started to turn the ball over, and over, and over again. They were playing hard but careless passing took away any scoring momentum. At the half, it was close within a point.
In the second half, the teams were seesawing back and forth as the lead changed repeatedly. Memphis was determined to take the series to a Game 7. They played minus their young ace, Marant, out injured. His speed and agility were missed. By the 4th quarter, it was anybody's game up to the last 6 minutes when Golden State started another scoring run that was to last until the end. Curry popped a few 3's, as did Thompson. With a 13 point lead and less than 2 minutes of time left, it was over for the Grizz. Great game, great series. But the winner, GS, had 17 turnovers that Memphis used to score 18 points. Not enviable. But the Dubs out rebounded the Grizz 70 to 44! That made a big difference, if not the deciding difference. Passing was not impressive for the Warriors as many went awry, leaving the team without a score.
The next game will be with the winner of the Suns v. Dallas. Who do you want to tangle with in the West Final? Hmmmmmm. Food for thought.
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