The Golden State Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 98-78 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals, taking a 3-2 advantage in the series leading into Game 6 at FedExForum.
The Grizzlies got off to a fast start in the first quarter, leading by as many as 13 in the period. The Warriors went on a 16-2 run (23-10 Grizzles lead) with 3:26 remaining in the period to end the quarter with a 26-25 lead.
Golden State hit its coveted 15-plus point lead mark (68-53) with 4:02 remaining and now stand at 52-0 when hitting that all-important number.
The Grizzlies struggled from the field for the second straight game in the series, shooting below .400 (33-of-83 FG) from the field and 4-of-15 (.267) from behind the three-point line.
Stephen Curry (18 points, seven rebounds, five assists, six steals) and Klay Thompson (21 points, five assists) combined for nine made three-pointers as the Warriors sank 14 shots from beyond the arc overall.
Harrison Barnes continued his solid play for the series, scoring 14 points (4-of-8 FG). Barnes has scored in double-digits in every game so far in the series after doing so twice in four games against the Pelicans in the first round.
Marc Gasol led all Grizzlies scorers with 18 points, hauled in 12 rebounds and dished six assists.
Game 6 at FedExForum will tip off at 8:30 p.m. (CT) on Friday, May 15 as the Grizzlies look to avoid elimination.
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Key Stats of the Night
- The Warriors sank 14-of-30 (.467) from beyond the arc while the Grizzlies only managed to hit 4-of-15 (.267).
Key Run of the Night
- The Warriors went on a 16-2 run at the end of the first quarter to erase a 13 point Grizzlies lead.
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Player Notes
- Marc Gasol scored a team high 18 points, grabbed 12 boards, and dished six assists.
- Zach Randolph had 13 points and 10 rebounds.
- Mike Conley contributed 13 points five assists.
- Jeff Green finished with 10 points.
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