I don't see how he can build a Temple and Suicide Grunts at your base before you can get a Temple and a Shiled. Even if he does, have you considered killing the Grunts? 1 Plasma Mortar Turret and BCs attacks should weaken them enough for them to have little-to-no effect. Try that out.
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