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The Warriors Bounce Back: NBA Playoff Recap for May 11

Steve Kerr

Facing a must-win, the Grizzlies bounced back led by their MVP point guard and a slick defensive adjustment by coach Steve Kerr. Earlier in the night, the Hawks got the win in Washington to even the series up at 2-2 heading back to Atlanta.

Let’s get to the games:

Final TNT
 Washington Wizards (46-36) 101
 Atlanta Hawks (60-22) 106

The game started out close and the Hawks dominated in the second quarter. The second half started out close while the fourth quarter was nearly even and the Hawks hung on after a bricked three-point attempt from Paul Pierce. Atlanta was led by Jeff Teague with 26 points, Paul Millsap with 19 points, and Al Horford with 18 points, 10 rebounds. The Wizards were led by Bradley Beal with 34 points, and Paul Pierce with 22 points.

 

Final TNT
 Memphis Grizzlies (55-27) 84
 Golden State Warriors (67-15) 101

Memphis ran out in the first and the Warriors dominated in the second quarter. The second half started out close while the fourth quarter was nearly even but the Warriors coasted to the win. Memphis shot a mere 37.5% from the field. Golden State was led by Stephen Curry with 33 points, Andre Iguodala with 11 points, and Draymond Green with 16 points, 10 rebounds. The Grizzlies were led by Marc Gasol with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and Jeff Green with 12 points.

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