Key Takeaways:
- Gui Santos scored a decisive layup with 19 seconds remaining as Golden State edged Memphis 114-113
- Seven Warriors finished in double digits in Stephen Curry’s fourth straight absence due to a right knee injury
- Memphis reserves supplied 68 points, the most Golden State have allowed to opposition backups this season
Late-Game Thrills at Chase Center
The Golden State Warriors orchestrated a late-game turnaround to secure a narrow 114-113 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday evening in San Francisco. Gui Santos delivered the game-winner with a crucial layup at the 19-second mark, while Al Horford produced a vital steal in the closing moments after a Memphis miss. This result handed Golden State their latest home win over Memphis, continuing a streak that dates back to October 2021.
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Depth Steers Warriors in Curry’s Absence
Without Stephen Curry for a fourth consecutive outing – a result of a lingering right knee problem, which coach Steve Kerr confirmed will rule him out of Sunday’s All-Star Game – the Warriors leaned on a collective effort. Pat Spencer led all Warriors scorers with 17 points alongside seven assists. Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos and Al Horford each recorded 16 points, while Moses Moody contributed 15.
De’Anthony Melton’s late layup brought the Warriors within 113-110 with 2:46 left, before Moody narrowed the deficit to just one point two minutes from time. The Warriors closed on an 11-0 run, capitalising on sharp execution down the stretch.
Grizzlies’ Bench Makes Its Mark
Despite the loss, Memphis saw their reserves post an impressive 68 points – the highest total Golden State have conceded to opposition bench players this campaign. Off the bench, Jahmai Mashack tallied 17 points, Taylor Hendricks dominated with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added another 15. Ty Jerome stood out by notching 14 of his 19 points before the interval, as well as contributing seven assists.
The Grizzlies suffered their third consecutive defeat, marking the ninth in their past eleven fixtures. Golden State previously defeated Memphis 131-118 on 27 October at Chase Center, and they have now won the last eight head-to-heads at home, the last loss coming on 28 October 2021.
Battle Swings Across Quarters
Golden State reduced Memphis’s lead to a single point at 54-53 thanks to a layup by Spencer late in the second quarter, but the Grizzlies closed the half on an 11-4 surge, highlighted by five straight points from Scotty Pippen Jr., granting them a 65-57 advantage at halftime.
Draymond Green contributed 14 points, including four three-pointers, and surpassed Latrell Sprewell (8,032) for 14th on Golden State’s franchise scoring list.
What’s Next
- The Grizzlies will conclude their five-game road swing at Denver on Wednesday night, just before the All-Star break
- Golden State will return home to host San Antonio on Wednesday night
