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Injury Report: Grizzlies’ Ja Morant available vs. Warriors on Wednesday

After missing Monday’s game against the Kings, the Grizzlies All-Star guard is off the injury report before Wednesday’s contest against the Warriors.

During the Memphis Grizzlies third consecutive road loss on Monday against the Sacramento Kings, Ja Morant was ruled out for the contest due to left ankle soreness.

Before the Grizzlies travel to San Francisco on Wednesday, Morant has been removed from the injury report and is expected to play against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

During the 2022-23 season, the star point guard is averaging 27.2 points on 46.4% shooting from the floor with 7.9 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game.

In his previous appearance against the Warriors on Christmas day, Morant tallied 36 points on 15-of-29 shooting from the field with eight assists and seven rebounds in 40 minutes.

Prior to starting their current road swing, the Grizzlies cracked off 11 consecutive wins. They’ve since dropped three games straight heading into Wednesday night’s game against the Warriors in San Francisco.

Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. PT at Chase Center on Wednesday night.

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Highlights: Jordan Poole tallies 32 points before being ejected on Christmas day vs. Grizzlies

Before being ejected on Christmas day against the Grizzlies, Jordan Poole tallied a team-high 32 points. Watch all the highlights here.

Without Steph Curry (shoulder) and Andrew Wiggins (adductor) due to injury, Jordan Poole answered the bell for the Golden State Warriors on Christmas day in a playoff rematch against the Memphis Grizzlies.

The 23-year-old guard fueled the shorthanded Warriors on the way to an upset win over Ja Morant and the Grizzlies at San Francisco’s Chase Center on Christmas day. 

Poole led the Warriors with 32 points on 11-of-25 shooting from field with three made triples on 10 attempts from deep. The Michigan product added three rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes. 

Despite leading the Warriors in scoring, Poole’s night came to an end early on Christmas. With 9:20 remaining in the fourth quarter, Poole received his second technical foul of the game, resulting in an ejection. Sunday’s contest against the Grizzlies marked the first ejection of Poole’s career. 

Via @MarcJSpears on Twitter: 

Without Poole for the final stretch, the Warriors were able to close out the Grizzlies, 123-109. Watch all the highlights from Poole’s performance via YouTube: 

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49ers’ Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel sit courtside for Warriors vs. Grizzlies on Christmas day

A pair of playmakers for the San Francisco 49ers were in the building for the Warriors’ contest against the Grizzlies on Christmas day.

Before the Golden State Warriors hosted the Memphis Grizzlies for a playoff rematch on Christmas day, the San Francisco 49ers took centerstage in the Bay Area sports world on Christmas Eve. 

On Christmas eve in Santa Clara, the 49ers made easy work of the Washington Commanders on the way to their eighth straight win, 37-20. Backup turned starting quarterback Brock Purdy threw for 234 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the way to San Francisco’s win over Washington. 

Following their win, Purdy was sitting courtside at San Francisco’s Chase Center with 49ers All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel. 

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The pair of 49ers playmakers provided good luck for the shorthanded Warriors. With Purdy and Samuel in the building, Golden State stormed to an upset win over Memphis 123-109. 

Poole led the Warriors with 32 points on 11-of-25 shooting from the floor. Draymond Green registered a double-double with 13 rebounds and 13 assists against the Grizzlies. Memphis All-Star Ja Morant led all scorers with 36 points on 15-of-29 shooting from the floor with eight assists and seven boards in 41 minutes. 

After sitting courtside on Christmas day, Purdy and Samuel will prepare for the 49ers’ final two games of the regular season before the NFL playoffs kick off in January. 

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Warriors’ Klay Thompson unveils Christmas edition Anta KT8 vs. Grizzlies

Klay Thompson unveiled a special Christmas edition of his signature shoe for Sunday’s primetime game against the Grizzlies.

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson brought the holiday spirit to the court for their primetime tilt on Christmas day against the Memphis Grizzlies. 

Thompson unveiled a special Christmas edition of his signature Anta KT shoe for Sunday’s contest against the Grizzlies.

Along with silver and glittery accents, the kicks featured a Christmas rendition of Thompson’s Anta logo. One of the shoes also displayed a Christmas tree with candy canes. Each shoe also had a small label stitched into with Santa on his sleigh with his reindeer. 

Via @NickDePaula on Twitter:

Thompson’s new shoes provided landed the Warriors on the nice list for Saturday’s contest against the Grizzlies.

The five-time All-Star guard tallied 24 points on 8-of-25 shooting from the field with nine boards and four assists as the Warriors snapped their losing streak with an upset win over the Grizzlies in a heated battle, 123-109. 

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NBA Twitter reacts to shorthanded Warriors upset win over Grizzlies on Christmas Day

After the shorthanded Warriors delivered an upset victory over the Grizzlies on Christmas Day, NBA Twitter exploded with different reactions.

Saturday’s primetime battle on Christmas Day added another chapter to the Golden State Warriors’ budding rivalry with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Despite missing a pair of All-Stars with Steph Curry (shoulder) and Andrew Wiggins (adductor) out, the Warriors picked up right where they left off in their 2022 second-round playoff series against the Grizzlies. 

Jordan Poole fueled a Golden State upset over Memphis with 32 points on 11-of-25 shooting from the field. However, Poole’s contest came to an end early after he was ejected due to a pair of technical foul calls. Multiple technical fouls were assessed on both sides for Sunday’s contest in San Francisco. 

Five other members of the Warriors reached double figures on the way to an upset victory in San Francisco. Draymond Green added a double-double effort with three points on 1-of-3 shooting from the field to go along with a game-high 13 assists and 13 rebounds. 

Ja Morant led the game with 36 points on 15-of-29 shooting from the floor with eight assists and seven rebounds in 41 minutes. However, it wasn’t enough as the Warriors delivered the Grizzlies coal on Christmas day with a 123-109 upset win in San Francisco. 

Following Golden State’s win in primetime over Memphis, the NBA community on Twitter exploded with reactions. Here’s a look at what players, analysts and fans were saying on Sunday evening. 

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Report: Warriors to host Grizzlies on 2022 Christmas Day

In a rematch of their heated playoff series, the Warriors will reportedly host the Grizzlies on Christmas Day in 2022.

Pieces of the Golden State Warriors 2022-23 schedule are beginning to be puzzled together. After reports have indicated that the Warriors will receive their ring and open the season against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, the highly anticipated Christmas Day matchup is the next part of their schedule to drop.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Warriors will host the Memphis Grizzlies at San Francisco’s Chase Center on Christmas Day for a rematch of their heated playoff series from last postseason.

Via @ShamsCharania on Twitter:

A budding rival is beginning between Ja Morant’s Grizzlies and the Warriors following a fierce playoff in the second round of the Western Conference postseason.

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The series featured an ejection from Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks, injuries to Ja Morant and Gary Payton II, along with a night-night celebration from Steph Curry. After Morant’s injury in Game 3, the No. 2 seed Grizzlies had to face the Warriors without their All-Star point guard for the remainder of the series. 

The Warriors eliminated the Grizzlies in six games to advance to the Western Conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks. Since the playoffs, members of the Grizzlies and Warriors have fueled their battle with different jabs on social media. 

On Christmas, the Grizzlies will get their rematch against the defending champs. 

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NBA Twitter reacts to Game 6 Klay helping Warriors advance to Western Conference Finals after eliminating Grizzlies

After Game 6 Klay arrived to help the Warriors advance to the Western Conference Finals by eliminating the Grizzlies, NBA Twitter exploded with reactions.

For the first time in years, “Game 6 Klay” made an appearance in the postseason. With the reputation of his famous nickname on the line, Klay Thompson delivered for the Golden State Warriors. 

Thompson notched a game-high 30 points on 11-of-22 shooting from the floor with eight triples to help the Warriors eliminate the Memphis Grizzlies in six games and punch a ticket to the Western Conference Finals. 

While Thompson helped with scoring, Kevon Looney took over on the glass. After getting the nod in the starting lineup, Looney grabbed a dominant 22 rebounds. Looney led the Warriors to an NBA season-high 70 total boards. Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins finished the contest with double-figure numbers in the rebound column. 

As Thompson and Looney kept the Warriors in the game against a gritty Grizzlies squad, Steph Curry was quiet through the first three quarters. However, when it was time to close out the Grizzlies, the Warriors’ two-time Most Valuable Player came through clutch. Curry tallied 11 points in the fourth quarter with three triples to finish the Grizzlies. Curry finished the contest with 29 points on 10-of-27 shooing from the field with seven boards and five assists. 

After the Warriors reserved a spot in the Western Conference Finals, the NBA community on Twitter chimed in with different reactions. 

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3 observations: Everything goes wrong in Warriors’ blowout loss vs. Grizzlies in Game 5

Here’s three thoughts from Game 5 after the Warriors fell in blowout fashion to the Grizzlies.

With the chance to close out the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 5 on Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors flopped.

Instead of potentially punching a ticket to the Western Conference Finals, the Warriors registered one of their worst losses of the 2021-22 campaign.

Behind a flurry of early turnovers paired with cold shooting, the Warriors quickly dug themselves into a deep hole. In the first half, the Warriors recorded 14 turnovers alone, falling behind by 27 points at halftime. 

Things didn’t get any easier for the Warriors in the second half. Heading into the third quarter, the Warriors trailed by an eye-popping 52 points.

Seven different members of the Grizzlies registered double-figure efforts in scoring on the way to a blowout victory over the Warriors, 134-95.

With the series now sitting at 3-2 heading into Game 6 on Friday night, here’s a look at three different observations from Wednesday’s contest in Memphis.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Grizzlies handing Warriors ugly blowout loss in Game 5, 134-95

After the Grizzlies exploded on the way to a massive blowout win over the Warriors in Game 5, NBA Twitter fired off a flurry of different reactions.

For an NBA playoff game, it got about as ugly as it gets for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. 

In Game 5, the Grizzlies stormed to a blowout victory over the Warriors to force Game 6 and move the series to 3-2. Although the game finished with a 39-point differential on the scoreboard, the final score doesn’t do it justice. The Grizzlies never trailed and led by 52-points at the end of the third quarter. 

Without Ja Morant, the Grizzlies had players like Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones step up, scoring 21 points each. Four other members of the Grizzlies tallied double-figure scoring efforts during the rout in Game 5. 

While the Grizzlies got hot, the Warriors didn’t do themselves any favors on Wednesday night. Golden State turned the ball over 22 times. The Warriors also got outrebounded 55 to 37. 

Following the Warriors’ embarrassing loss in Game 5, the NBA community on Twitter exploded with a flurry of reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Wednesday night.

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3 observations: Steph Curry helps Warriors steal Game 4 vs. Grizzlies with fourth quarter rally

Here’s a look at three observations from the Warriors’ late comeback win in Game 4 against the Grizzlies to take a 3-1 lead in the series.

After scoring 142 points in a blowout win over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3, the Golden State Warriors looked like a different team in Game 4. Collectively, the Warriors could not find the bottom of the net at Chase Center on Monday night.

The Warriors started the contest shooting an uncharacteristic 0-of-15 from beyond the arc. Golden State didn’t bury a triple until late in the second quarter. At halftime, the Warriors recorded a lowly 2-of-20 from long distance.

Despite the absence of Ja Morant due to injury, the Grizzlies were able to hold a lead over the Warriors throughout Game 4. However, when it mattered most, Steph Curry came to the rescue.

As Memphis went cold and settled for tough shots down the stretch, the two-time Most Valuable Player fueled a late run to steal Game 4 in favor of Golden State, 101-98.

With the Warriors holding a commanding 3-1 lead in the series, here are three observations from Game 4 on Monday night.

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