The Memphis Grizzlies faced a tough night against the Golden State Warriors, falling 133-112. This game marked the Warriors' clean sweep of the season series, extending their winning streak over the Grizzlies to five games.
Let's dive into the details.
Despite missing key players like Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler, the Warriors delivered a performance reminiscent of their championship days. It's intriguing to see how Golden State, even with a lineup filled with bench and reserve players, managed to dominate.
The Grizzlies, familiar with navigating a season hampered by injuries, found themselves outmatched by the Warriors' depth. After a tight first quarter, where Memphis trailed by just three, things unraveled in the second quarter. The Warriors outpaced them 40-22, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
Golden State entered the second half with a commanding 74-53 lead, and Memphis struggled to close the gap. The Warriors' lead ballooned to as much as 32 points, with Golden State outperforming Memphis across the board. They took eight more field goal attempts and turned 16 turnovers into 33 points, compared to Memphis' 14.
In rebounding, the Warriors led 48-34, and they also had the edge in assists (37-30) and steals (12-7). Their dominance extended to scoring in the paint (58-44) and second-chance points (29-17).
While the night was tough for Memphis, it offered some unique matchups, like the Spencer brothers facing off and the sons of NBA legends, Gary Payton II and Scotty Pippen Jr., sharing the court.
By The Numbers:
GG Jackson shone with a game-high 24 points, shooting 8 of 12 overall and 3 of 6 from three-point range. He also contributed eight rebounds, two assists, a steal, and two blocks, marking his fourth 20+ point game this season.
Ty Jerome added 22 points, shooting 8 of 14 overall and 4 of 8 from beyond the arc, along with three rebounds, five assists, and a steal.
Javon Small chipped in 16 points, hitting 6 of 8 overall and 3 of 5 from three, while grabbing six rebounds and four assists.
Off the bench, Taylor Hendricks delivered 14 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals, and a block.
Looking ahead, the Grizzlies are set for a three-game road trip, starting with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Tip-off is at 7:30 CST.