DESMOND BANE NEWS

Curry and the Warriors host Memphis with 2-1 series lead

The Golden State Warriors host the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Curry, Thompson lead Warriors past Morant, Grizzlies 142-112

Stephen Curry scored 30 points, Klay Thompson had 21 and nine rebounds and the Golden State Warriors shut down Ja Morant’s supporting cast to embarrass the Memphis Grizzlies 142-11...

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The NBA's Next Great Marksman Desmond Bane was a Most Improved Player candidate this season, but the playoffs have shown how he’s also on track to become one of the great...

MAY 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Golden State, Memphis tied 1-1 heading to game 3

The Golden State Warriors host the Memphis Grizzlies in game three of the Western Conference second round with the series tied 1-1

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First Desmond Bane saved Ja Morant, then Morant returned the favor in historical fashion Desmond Bane sacrificed his body on a play for Ja Morant, then the All-Star point guard saved Bane and the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2.

MAY 4, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Curry, Morant enjoying challenge of battling in West semis

Stephen Curry had a message for Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. after the Golden State Warriors took Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal against the Memphis Grizzlies

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fails to gain traction in win Bane chipped in five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 106-101 win over the Warriors.

Impact Bane couldn't get anything going in Game 2, a stark contrast from his previous stat lines during the playoffs. The Warriors seem to have Bane's number as he posted his second-straight single-digit scoring total. The last time Bane scored in single digits prior to the series with the Warriors was in late February, While these totals can be considered outliers, early metrics seem to indicate that the TCU product is facing some issues with the Warriors' backcourt defense.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Bane (back) is available for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Warriors.

Impact Bane is coming off a poor Game 1, where he shot 3-for-10 from the field and registered only nine points. He'll look to get back on track as the Grizzlies hope to avoid going down 2-0 at home to start the series.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with sore back Bane is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Warriors due to a sore lower back.

Impact The hope is that Bane's addition to the injury report is simply precautionary, but his status will be worth monitoring closely over the next 24 hours. The second-year guard had easily his worst game of the postseason thus far in Game 1, finishing with just nine points (3-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two steals in 32 minutes of action.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Supporting cast key in semis matchup between Morant, Curry

Game 1 between the Grizzlies and the Warriors showed that the results of the 1-on-1 scoring competition between Memphis’ Ja Morant and Golden State's Stephen Curry doesn’t mean the...

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Golden State visits Memphis with 1-0 series lead

The Golden State Warriors visit the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Healthy Warriors ready for semifinals vs. young Grizzlies

Splash Brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson have the Golden State Warriors in their seventh Western Conference semifinal in 10 seasons

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grizzlies open second round against the Warriors

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Golden State Warriors to start the Western Conference second round

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grizzlies rally again past Wolves 114-106 to reach 2nd round

Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks each scored 23 points to steer a third fourth-quarter comeback victory in the series by the Memphis Grizzlies, who eliminated the Minnesota Timberwol...

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

T-wolves try to avoid 'hero' ball, stay alive vs. Grizzlies

The Minnesota Timberwolves will try to stave off elimination by the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 of their first-round series

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA's top offenses square off in Timberwolves-Grizzlies matchup

The NBA's top two scoring offenses face off in a meeting between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA odds: First-round lines, picks, results

With the NBA Playoffs here, let's dive into the series odds, lines and picks for the first round series.

APRIL 28, 2022

Goes for 25 points in win Bane notched 25 points (9-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 45 minutes during Tuesday's 111-109 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Ja Morant might have grabbed most of the headlines after hitting the game-winning shot in a 30-point performance, but Bane can't be overlooked after reaching the 25-point threshold for the third game in a row. In fact, Bane has scored at least 15 points in every game of the series. He's averaging 23.6 points per game in the series while shooting 47.6 percent from the field and 46.8 percent from three-point range.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morant's last-second layup gives Grizzlies 3-2 series lead

Ja Morant scored on a layup with a second left, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from 11 points down in the fourth quarter to edge the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-109 and grab a 3-...

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watch Desmond Bane get technical foul after shoving Timberwolves coach Chris Finch Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane was assessed a technical foul for shoving Timberwolves coach Chris Finch in the second quarter as Bane was read...

APRIL 27, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis' Desmond Bane proving a tough cover for Timberwolves Bane hit 15 three-pointers combined in Games 3 and 4. He is open because of the focus the Timberwolves have placed on stopping Ja Morant.

APRIL 26, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM