Warriors vs Grizzlies: San Francisco – The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 on Tuesday night in the NBA Play-In Tournament, thanks to 75 points from Jimmy Butler III and Stephen Curry. The Warriors’ victory gave them the #7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. In the first round, which begins in Houston on Sunday, they will now take on the Houston Rockets..
Key Moments in the Game
Butler had a standout performance, scoring 38 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and providing 6 assists, while Curry added 37 points, including clutch 3-pointers late in the game. Butler, known for his performances on the big stage, set the tone for the Warriors, relieving some of the pressure from Curry. Curry hit a baseline 3-pointer with 1:50 remaining and another with one minute left to seal the victory.
With just 5.4 seconds left on the clock, Curry made two free throws to extend the Warriors’ lead. The Grizzlies had one final opportunity, but Santi Aldama failed to inbound the ball within five seconds, giving the Warriors the win.
Grizzlies’ Hard Work Is Not Enough
The Grizzlies were unable to finish their comeback despite impressive efforts by Ja Morant (22 points) and Desmond Bane (30 points). In the third quarter, Morant had an ankle injury, but he persevered and made a vital 3-pointer. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 18 points, and Zach Edey had 14 points and 17 rebounds, but Memphis was unable to close the gap.
Warriors’ Road to the Playoffs
The victory was a much-needed boost for the Warriors, who faced a tough loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in their regular-season finale, which pushed them into the play-in tournament.After missing out on a postseason berth in 2021 and 2024, this is their first victory in a play-in game.
Butler and Curry led the charge as the Warriors vs. Grizzlies rivalry continued to provide drama in this game. The Warriors are now aiming to build on their momentum as they prepare for their first-round matchup against the Rockets.
Source: ESPN