After yet another highly entertaining and competitive Game 4, the Los Angeles Clippers has taken a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Memphis Grizzlies. With this win, the Clippers have forced the Grizzlies into a tight corner as they face elimination in Game 5 on Wednesday night at the FedExForum in Memphis.
As arguably the most physical series in the NBA playoffs thus far, neither team has been willing to back down an inch over the first four games. Not one of these give games has been decided by more than seven points and two have been determined by one point. With that being said, this series is about as competitive as it gets and it could easily be reversed with the Grizzlies up 3-1.
As the undisputed leader of the Clippers in perennial All-Star point guard Chris Paul continues to be the difference maker in this first-round series. With the Grizzlies having no answer for the lightening quick guard with exceptional passing ability, Memphis is now down 3-1 and on the verge of elimination.
Coming into Game 5 in Memphis, the Grizzlies will have a great chance of making it a series once again. With all four games being decided by less than 10 points and coming down to the wire, Memphis will be as tough to beat as any team left in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday night with a passionate crowd surrounding them and the motivated to head back to Los Angeles for Game 6.
Now that the Grizzlies have their backs against the wall in Game 5, Memphis will almost certainly win their second game of the series as they will look to impose their will at home.
It’ll be interesting to see how this series pans out with a distinct possibility of a Game 7 on the horizon for these two promising NBA franchises.
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