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Western Conference Semifinals: (1)Golden State vs. (5)Memphis

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(1) Golden State vs. (5) Memphis

Poll closed May 2, 2015.

  1. Warriors in 4

    2 vote(s)
    1.3%

  2. Warriors in 5

    37 vote(s)
    23.3%

  3. Warriors in 6

    41 vote(s)
    25.8%

  4. Warriors in 7

    25 vote(s)
    15.7%

  5. Grizzlies in 7

    29 vote(s)
    18.2%

  6. Grizzlies in 6

    21 vote(s)
    13.2%

  7. Grizzlies in 5

    2 vote(s)
    1.3%

  8. Grizzlies in 4

    2 vote(s)
    1.3%
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  1. FoOLiSh_AzN

    FoOLiSh_AzN Member

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    Yeah, just like the first round of the Pelicans vs Warriors series. Refs gave Anthony Davis and Pelicans chances to beat the Warriors, but Pelicans still couldn't steal 1 game.
     
    #61 FoOLiSh_AzN, Apr 30, 2015
  2. FoOLiSh_AzN

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    Grizzlies will be the ones that will initiate contact and try to rough them up. The Pelicans series was a learning lesson for the Warriors. For the Grizzlies to win they would have to play like Kevin Garnett. Hold and hit their shooters every time where the Refs WILL NOT call a foul.
     
    #62 FoOLiSh_AzN, Apr 30, 2015
  3. finsraider

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    Memphis in 6. They are almost perfectly designed to beat Golden State. They have excellent guard and wing defenders to slow Curry and Thompson, and can grind it out in the post with Gasol and Randolph.
     
    #63 finsraider, Apr 30, 2015
  4. rocketsmetalspd

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    I have the Grizzlies in 6. The Grizzlies post and slow down offense will keep them in the games, which will frustrate the Warriors.
     
    #64 rocketsmetalspd, Apr 30, 2015
  5. ipaman

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    Grizzilies in 6, I hope!!!
     
    #65 ipaman, Apr 30, 2015
  6. el gnomo

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    If you're picking Memphis, it better be in 6 or less, because you're high if you think they're winning a Game 7 in Roaracle.
     
    #66 el gnomo, Apr 30, 2015
  7. solid

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    Memphis is going to be a struggle for Golden State, no easy out by any stretch. The Grizz will slow the game down and make it into a mud wrestling contest. Bogut might be able to "bang" low, but he is going to have his hands full. Courtney Lee on Curry will be interesting; could bother him. The Grizz could win it, especially if Conley comes back. Not sure. I want to see if he returns before I predict. I am leaning toward the Grizz in an upset.
     
    #67 solid, Apr 30, 2015
  8. rockets13champs

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    conley should be back soon he can wear the russell westbrook mask. Even tho his face was rlly swollen the other day. Once swelling ends and plates sink in. Conley will be back by game 1 most likely game 2
     
    #68 rockets13champs, Apr 30, 2015
  9. YOLO

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    hes definitely not coming back that soon. the first two games specifically
     
    #69 YOLO, Apr 30, 2015
  10. Phreak3

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    If it went to 7 games, you could bet your house that the warriors would win at home.
     
    #70 Phreak3, Apr 30, 2015
  11. Omer

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    Conley dominated Lillard on defense. Grizzlies need him to guard Curry.
     
    #71 Omer, May 1, 2015
  12. shastarocket

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    All this talk about the Oracle's HCA and we just saw the Clippers look at Pop's ridiculous 12-1 game 6 record dead in the eye and stave off elimination on the road.

    Golden State is a ridiculously good team, but I'm not buying this HCA bull especially against a gritty veteran squad like Memphis
     
    #72 shastarocket, May 1, 2015
  13. VBG

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    I think the Warriors are clearly better but I like Memphis a lot more
     
    #73 VBG, May 1, 2015
  14. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">For what it’s worth … Grizz coach Dave Joerger just said Mike Conley will travel to Oakland but that he isn’t expected to play.</p>&mdash; Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS/status/594210232160620544">May 1, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    #74 J.R., May 1, 2015
  15. shastarocket

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The masked Mike Conley has begun to warm up before Game 1 <a href="http://t.co/JpgTDOKBui">pic.twitter.com/JpgTDOKBui</a></p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/594924270507020288">May 3, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    #75 shastarocket, May 3, 2015
  16. tehG l i d e

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    Really hoping Conley plays. Warriors don't deserve any breaks since they're already the heavy favorites.
     
    #76 tehG l i d e, May 3, 2015
  17. Haymitch

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    Missed the poll but I pick GSW in 6.
     
    #77 Haymitch, May 3, 2015
  18. shastarocket

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Injured Memphis guard Mike Conley might play but is doubtful for Game 1 vs Warriors, coach David Joerger said. Roster decision in 30 minutes</p>&mdash; Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/594925763184304128">May 3, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    I hope he gives it a go as well
     
    #78 shastarocket, May 3, 2015
  19. what

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    Mike's playing bbbabby: gameday focus!
     
    #79 what, May 3, 2015
  20. shastarocket

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Conley is OUT today for <a href="https://twitter.com/memgrizz">@memgrizz</a> due to his facial injury.</p>&mdash; Rob Fischer (@thefishnation) <a href="https://twitter.com/thefishnation/status/594932997331161088">May 3, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    #80 shastarocket, May 3, 2015
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