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Tuesday’s NBA Matchup to Watch (Warriors vs Grizzlies)

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors

(19-4)                               (21-2)

Start Time: 8:00 PM EST

TV Channel: ESPN

Preview: In what might as well be the greatest matchup so far this season, the 1st place Golden State Warriors will take on the 2nd place Memphis Grizzlies. Both of these teams have looked basically unstoppable and are combining for 40 wins in just 46 games so far this year. Golden State will be looking to improve their franchise best, 16 straight wins, as they take on a Memphis team who is just two games behind them for 1st place in the West (and in the NBA). One problem for the Warriors this season has been injuries as they have consistently been losing some high caliber players such as All-Star David Lee to a nagging hamstring injury and Andrew Bogut to a knee problem. The Warriors still have, however, been able to keep up this insane start to the season with help from former Michigan State standout, Draymond Green, who has been able to contribute 13.4 PPG and 8.0 RPG in what has been his first season with a consistent spot in the starting line-up due to the absence of David Lee. This is going to be a tough battle for the Warriors, though, because Memphis is very strong at home with their only loss coming by a defeat from the Defending Champs, San Antonio.

Prediction: I think the Warriors will continue their franchise-best win streak and pick up number 17 in-a-row tonight as they will edge out Memphis in a game which could see multiple overtimes. Both of these teams have Top-10 defenses and this one, I believe, is going to come down to which team has the better offense and the Warriors are the second highest scoring team in the NBA right now while the Grizz are 10th. Advantage: Warriors.

Points Per Game Leaders:

MEM – Marc Gasol (19.4 PPG) GSW – Stephen Curry (23.7 PPG)

Rebounds Per Game Leaders:

MEM – Zach Randolph (11.0 RPG) GSW – Andrew Bogut (9.3 RPG)

Assists Per Game Leaders:

MEM – Mike Conley (6.3 APG) GSW – Stephen Curry (7.7 APG)

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Wednesday’s NBA Matchup to Watch (Warriors vs Rockets)

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Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors

(16-4)                             (18-2)

Start Time: 10:30 PM EST

TV Channel: Local/League Pass

Preview: Golden State hasn’t lost since November 11th when they were shut down by San Antonio, and will look for their 19th win tonight as they face off against a Howard-less Rockets team. The Warriors will look to Andrew Bogut as the man to step up as Houston is without one of the premier big-men in the NBA, Dwight Howard, as he recovers from a knee injury which first kept him out on Nov. 19th. This is going to be a very interesting game as Golden State is spectacular at home with a 7-1 record, but the Rockets are also outstanding while on the road with a record sitting at 8-1. The Rockets usually rely heavily on the defensive end, but with an elite defender wrapped up on the bench, they will most likely look to even it out on both sides of the court. While both teams are among the Top-6 in opponent points per game, this one is going to come down to who can finish off more of their opportunities on the offensive end. Consistency is going to determine who will come out of this game with the victory.

Prediction: I believe that the Golden State Warriors will pull off a close win in this matchup mostly due to two reasons; 1.) James Harden can’t play defense so Klay Thompson will take advantage of this and have a big game 2.) Warriors are coming into this game on a 13-game win streak and are the unquestioned hottest team in the NBA right now which could propel them to the ‘W’ if this were to turn out to be a close one

Points Per Game Leaders:

HOU – James Harden (25.2 PPG) GSW – Stephen Curry (23.1 PPG)

Rebounds Per Game Leaders:

HOU – Dwight Howard (11.3 RPG) GSW – Andrew Bogut (9.3 RPG)

Assists Per Game Leaders:

HOU – James Harden (6.6 APG) GSW – Stephen Curry (7.7 APG)