Moses Moody questionable, Jaylen Wells out for Warriors vs. Grizzlies

Moses Moody is questionable. Friends, tonight is going to be very special for NBA fans. Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies will face each other in a very important match. This match will be played at around 7:30 a.m. Indian time (PT 7:00 p.m.) and will be shown live on the TNT channel in America.

Now talking about the importance of the match, this match is like do or die for the Warriors. After a thrilling but heartbreaking loss against LA Clippers last Sunday, the Warriors slipped directly into the play-in tournament. And now if they have to secure their place in the playoffs, then this match has to be won at all costs.

Why is this match so special?

The winner of this match will directly capture the seventh seed of the Western Conference and will face the Houston Rockets in the first round. On the other hand, whichever team loses, it will have to play another play-in game on Friday night.

This second play-in clash will be between the winner of the match between Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings. The team that wins on Friday will reach the eighth seed and will face Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round.

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That is, the simple thing – the team that wins today’s match will have an easier job, while the loser will have to decide their fate on Friday night.

Why is victory important for the Warriors?

If the Warriors win today’s match, then –

• They will get a few extra days of rest before the playoffs begin.
• They will have to face a team in the first round against whom they have a good record.
• The biggest thing – they will not have to play a single elimination match on Friday. Because in such a match there is no scope for error.

The condition of both teams and injured players

Golden State Warriors

Moses Moody – (Left mid-back spasm)
Star defender Moody’s fitness remains in question. His playing today has been kept in the questionable list. Since the departure of Andrew Wiggins, Moody has been shouldering the responsibility of stopping the best perimeter scorer of the opposing team. And today he will face Ja Morant. The beauty with which Moody stopped Ja Morant in the last match was praised everywhere. If he is unable to play today, then the Warriors’ defense is sure to be affected.

Memphis Grizzlies

Jalen Wells – (Right wrist fracture, facial laceration, concussion protocol)
The journey of extremely talented rookie player Wells this season has ended here. Due to three serious injuries, he has been ruled out of the entire season including this match. This player, selected at the 39th pick, had played 74 matches and was the hero of the team on many occasions.

Brandon Clark – (Right knee PCL sprain)

About a month ago, he was also ruled out of the season due to a knee injury. Due to which Memphis’ rotation has become even weaker.

Who will stay on the field, who will do wonders?

Big names like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will be on the field in this match. On the other hand, all eyes will be on Ja Morant from the Grizzlies side. The Warriors have a great balance of defense and attack, and the team’s record on home ground is also excellent.

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On the other hand, the Grizzlies lack experience as two of their key players are out. Still, if Morant gets into rhythm, he has the power to turn the match around single-handedly.

Who will have a tough match today?

If we talk about paper statistics, the Golden State Warriors have the upper hand.

• They have the home court advantage.
• The team’s defense has looked strong in the last few matches.
• Also, the Grizzlies’ rotation has also become weak.

However, basketball is an unpredictable game and a player like Morant can turn the whole game around at any time.

Conclusion

While the Warriors carry home-court advantage and key experience, the Grizzlies will be banking on Ja Morant’s explosiveness despite missing two vital players. Basketball fans are in for a thrilling, high-stakes showdown.

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