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5 Bold Predictions for Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies in 2015 NBA Playoffs

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Predictions for Warriors vs. Grizzlies

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In Round 1, the Warriors swept the New Orleans Pelicans in four games and the Grizzlies easily dispatched the Portland Trailblazers in five. These two teams were at the top of the Western Conference for most of the season and they're now set to face off with a spot in the Conference Finals on the line.

In Round 1, the Warriors swept the New Orleans Pelicans in four games and the Grizzlies easily dispatched the Portland Trailblazers in five. These two teams were at the top of the Western Conference for most of the season and they're now set to face off with a spot in the Conference Finals on the line.

Warriors Win Blowouts In Games 1 & 2

Warriors Win Blowouts In Games 1 & 2 Getty Images
I don't think Mike Conley will be ready to go for the first two games of the series. The Grizzlies know winning in Oakland even with Conley will be extremely difficult, so they decide to give his facial fracture more time to heal rather than rushing him back too early. The Warriors are 41-2 at home so far this season and I fully expect them to win the first two games each by double digits.

I don't think Mike Conley will be ready to go for the first two games of the series. The Grizzlies know winning in Oakland even with Conley will be extremely difficult, so they decide to give his facial fracture more time to heal rather than rushing him back too early. The Warriors are 41-2 at home so far this season and I fully expect them to win the first two games each by double digits.

Grizzlies Win Game 3 As Conley Returns

Grizzlies Win Game 3 As Conley Returns Getty Images
The Grizzlies are a completely different team without Conley in the lineup and you can just look at the final games of their first round series against the Trail Blazers for proof. After getting humiliated in Games 1 and 2, Memphis gets their point guard and leader back and the Grizzlies edge the Warriors at home to take Game 3.

The Grizzlies are a completely different team without Conley in the lineup and you can just look at the final games of their first round series against the Trail Blazers for proof. After getting humiliated in Games 1 and 2, Memphis gets their point guard and leader back and the Grizzlies edge the Warriors at home to take Game 3.

Green and Randolph Nearly Throw Punches

Green and Randolph Nearly Throw Punches Getty Images
Draymond Green and Zach Randolph are two of the toughest competitors in all of the NBA. Green, who nearly won the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year Award, figures to guard Randolph whenever he's on the court. Randolph has a size advantage over Green, but struggled against the Warriors energetic forward for much of their three contests this season. In their last meeting, Randolph scored just 10 points and was clearly frustrated by Green. With the stakes raised even higher, I think these two will need to be separated at least once.

Draymond Green and Zach Randolph are two of the toughest competitors in all of the NBA. Green, who nearly won the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year Award, figures to guard Randolph whenever he's on the court. Randolph has a size advantage over Green, but struggled against the Warriors energetic forward for much of their three contests this season. In their last meeting, Randolph scored just 10 points and was clearly frustrated by Green. With the stakes raised even higher, I think these two will need to be separated at least once.

Splash Brothers Make 15 Threes In One Game

Splash Brothers Make 15 Threes In One Game Getty Images
When just one of the Splash Brothers gets hot, the Warriors are nearly impossible to beat. When both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson get hot at the same time? The other team might as well start packing their bags. Curry and Thompson both had their three-point stroke working against the Pelicans and their hot shooting will continue against Grizzlies.

When just one of the Splash Brothers gets hot, the Warriors are nearly impossible to beat. When both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson get hot at the same time? The other team might as well start packing their bags. Curry and Thompson both had their three-point stroke working against the Pelicans and their hot shooting will continue against Grizzlies.

Warriors Win In 5 Games

Warriors Win In 5 Games Getty Images
The Warriors are simply too good and too talented for the Grizzlies to win more than a game or two in a seven-game series. Mike Conley likely won't be available for the start of the series, and Memphis needs him at full strength to have any chance at all to beat the Western Conference's No. 1 seed. Stephen Curry and the Warriors will advance to the Western Conference Finals.

The Warriors are simply too good and too talented for the Grizzlies to win more than a game or two in a seven-game series. Mike Conley likely won't be available for the start of the series, and Memphis needs him at full strength to have any chance at all to beat the Western Conference's No. 1 seed. Stephen Curry and the Warriors will advance to the Western Conference Finals.

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