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Golden State Warriors: 3 Explosive matchups to watch versus Memphis

By Tony Pesta

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he shot a three-point basket over Royce O'Neale #23 of the Utah Jazz to give the Warriors a 117-116 lead in the final minute of their game at Chase Center on May 10, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he shot a three-point basket over Royce O'Neale #23 of the Utah Jazz to give the Warriors a 117-116 lead in the final minute of their game at Chase Center on May 10, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry versus Ja Morant

Could it get any more obvious? A showdown between the young and old. Last generation versus the next. All eyes will be on Stephen Curry and Ja Morant Sunday night.

Curry (33) and Morant (21) have not played a single game against each other to this date. Crazy, I know, but various injuries have held these two back from actually squaring off. This hasn’t stopped Morant from making playful jabs at the two-time MVP, posting a picture of Kevin Durant in response to Curry last year on Twitter. Don’t get it wrong, there is no bad blood between the two other than a bit of competitiveness. Nonetheless, this heightens the excitement behind their first meeting on the court.

Morant has never backed down from competition. The former Rookie of the Year has improved in almost every category as a sophomore and has a flare for rising to the occasion in big games, erupting in last year’s Play-In against Portland and forcing them into overtime.

As for Curry, well… let’s just say he’s having a pretty good year too. Curry would have shattered the single-season 3-point record had it been a standard 82 game season and is the reason Golden State is rolling since the All-Star Break.

This game could very well come down to who’s supporting cast steps up the most. But, don’t be surprised if Morant and Curry end up going one-on-one to determine the winner of this battle.

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