Golden State Warriors: 3 Explosive matchups to watch versus Memphis

By Tony Pesta | May 16, 2021

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Golden State Warriors: Draymond Green versus Jaren Jackson Jr.

Any time there is a big game with potential playoff implications, you can bet on Draymond Green being an interesting player to watch. Green enters every match with a certain fire to him, but that flame is even brighter when the stakes are high.

Green has been having one of the strangest seasons in NBA history. His ability to impact the game without scoring is akin to only Dennis Rodman — but Green is doing more than rebounding the ball at a high rate. Over the last 16 games, Green is averaging double-digit assists with only Russell Westbrook totalling more assists than him during this stretch. This type of playmaking is rare for a frontcourt player and deserves immense praise.

On the flip side of this matchup, we have Jaren Jackson, who has struggled with injuries all season long but could prove to be a difference-maker heading into the Play-In Tourney. JJJ is a perfect partner for Ja Morant and his massive size will mean trouble for an undersized Green.

Jackson stands at 6’11” with a 7’4″ wingspan. He can score in a multitude of ways, shooting nearly 40 percent from the 3-point line last season. As previously stated, injuries have hindered him this year but his potential to sway the outcome of a game remains the same.

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