After the Western Conference Finals arrived in Oakland, the Warriors were riding high.
From the players to the fans, they firmly believed that the next two home games would become the Grizzlies' nightmare.
"Of course I think the Warriors will win. You've seen it—their small-ball lineup is unbeatable."
"Grizzlies, get ready to tremble! At Oracle Arena, you'll face the fiercest attack imaginable!"
"This is the first time the Western Conference Finals have come to Oracle Arena. I believe it will also mark the beginning of a new era."
Before the game began, ESPN reporters randomly interviewed several fans waiting in line outside Oracle Arena.
The result was obvious: they were brimming with confidence!
Since last season, no team had ever beaten the Grizzlies on their home court in the playoffs.
It was the Golden State Warriors who broke that record, and almost everyone saw it as a sign that the Warriors had completely shattered the Grizzlies' reign.
Whether by regular-season record or playoff performance, the Warriors absolutely had the strength to surpass the Grizzlies this year.
Now that the game had returned to the Warriors' home court, the local fans were naturally filled with anticipation.
On the other side, the Warriors players were equally fired up. They had already tasted victory in the previous game, and sometimes, once you won even once, you realized the other side was not so frightening after all.
"We'll take the court with the determination to win." Curry's attitude was extremely firm during his interview.
"The last time we met at Oracle Arena, Link came back to beat us in the final moments. But today, something like that definitely won't happen." Thompson was ready to get revenge at home.
"I told you, Link and the Grizzlies aren't invincible. Today, I'll make them taste defeat again.