There were no two miracles for the Grizzlies, who were eliminated from the playoffs by the Warriors on Friday night. The franchise has still made a great effort, except that some players have changed the situation on the side of Golden State. Draymond Green and Steph Curry are responsible for this with their request to Mike Brown.
After a historic rout, and perhaps one of the worst in history, the Warriors absolutely had to react this Friday evening to avoid a Game 7 once morest Memphis. The mission is accomplished for the men of Mike Brown, since Steve Kerr was still absent due to covid. Fortunately, the coach should be able to return for the next round, while waiting for a winner between Suns and Mavericks.
Good news for the Dubs, who will benefit above all from their victory over the Grizzlies, which was not necessarily obvious. The final score is 110-96, with Dillon Brooks at 30 points for Memphis. The player finally decided to wake up, but it was largely insufficient to allow him to dream any longer. It must be said that opposite, Klay Thompson released the horses, with 30 units, including a huge 8/14 behind the arc. Steph Curry he finished with 29 points in total, despite a hazardous 10/27 in shooting.
The X factor that changed everything in the Dubs!
However, the influence of the leader sometimes goes beyond the floor, and we might see it before the start of Game 6. There was a significant change in the starting 5, with the return of Kevon Looney. The pivot has done very badly since it compiles 4 points of course, but above all 22 rebounds (career record), including 11 offensive. We add 5 assists, and we get a very good performance, which he owes to Curry, but also Draymond Green, who asked for his presence on the floor.
Mike Brown on the decision to start Kevon Looney: “It was Draymond’s call. Draymond and Steph.” pic.twitter.com/3CJLSLtdCb
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 14, 2022
The reality is that Draymond and Steph asked for him to be there. It’s our job to make the players feel confident. Dray carried this team for years, like Steph and Klay with their shoot. But what Green did is crazy.
Mike Brown admits it, he is therefore not responsible for the return of Looney, who however changed everything in this Game 6. Green was very confident, just like Curry, and asked for the return of the pivot. A very good decision, since Steven Adams did not exist in front with 4 points and 10 rebounds. However, another player can be highlighted: Andrew Wiggins.
Unsung heroes for the Warriors in their Game 6 win vs. the Grizzlies:
Andrew Wiggins: Kevon Looney:
18 points 4 points
10 rebounds 22 rebounds
3 blocks 5 assists pic.twitter.com/0Aox0Rsjw3— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) May 14, 2022
The Warriors’ unsung heroes in their Game 6 win over the Grizzlies:
Andrew Wiggins : 18 points, 10 rebonds, 3 contres
Kevon Looney: 4 points, 22 rebounds, 5 assists
The job is done at the Warriors, and it is still the most important. Kevon Looney and Andrew Wiggins shone at the best of times, allowing Golden State to cross a new round of the playoffs. No doubt, if everyone is in good shape, the franchise can dream of a possible title.
