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May 15, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives in the second half defended by Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) in game six of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 108-95. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Rockets vs Thunder; Grizzlies vs Warriors In One Night

The only thing that beats one great matchup on one particular night is TWO great matchups. That’s exactly what we’ll be getting Nov 2, when the Rockets and Thunder, and Grizzlies and Warriors, face off for the first time this season.

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The Grizzlies gave the Warriors the most trouble last season, while the Rockets and Thunder matchups are always a treat – if you like scoring, of course.

Taking it a step further, would anyone really be surprised if any of these two matchups ended up being what we see in the Western Conference Finals? I doubt it. Good basketball all around.

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