The Grizzlies have gone through a rather difficult path to get to the playoffs. The team was forced to hold two meetings. First they managed to deal with San Antonio (100-96) and then with Golden State (117-112). Memphis got to Utah, which is one of the main contenders for the championship, but Taylor Jenkins’ charges managed to surprise here too. In the first match, the team gave battle to an eminent rival (112-109), although then they failed to repeat the achievement (129-141). Now the “bears” are waiting for a series of home matches and there is a good opportunity to show who is the boss, although one defeat was enough for “Jazz” to turn on the speed, so hosts will face a real test. Ja Morant pleases with his game, which is now the main threat to the competitor’s defense.
The Sixers have gone to great lengths to finish the main event in the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Now the club is faced with the task of competing for the championship, which is quite realistic with such a squad. Philadelphia approached the series against Washington with full responsibility and won two wins in a row. Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid were great and gave the Wizards defense no chance. Now guys of Doc Rivers will have to test their strength in the capital, that is, at the Capital One Arena. All factors say that “Fila” is ready to face the “wizards” in the fight in order to prove once again their superiority and remove all questions.
