Warriors Hold Off Grizzlies in a Thrilling Play-In Duel
Man, what a game that was between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies! This Play-In Tournament clash had everything—superstar moments, high-pressure plays, and the kind of drama you only get when the stakes are this high. The Warriors came out on top, 121-116, sealing the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference and punching their ticket to face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. And if you're wondering how they did it, look no further than the lethal duo of Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry.
Butler was absolutely electric. He dropped 38 points, grabbed seven boards, dished out six assists, and showed up on both ends of the floor like a man possessed. You could tell this game mattered to him. It felt like vintage “Playoff Jimmy” with a Warriors twist. He grabbed a crucial steal and slammed home a momentum-shifting dunk right when Memphis was building a third-quarter surge. Not to be outdone, Curry poured in 37 of his own, including two clutch three-pointers in the final two minutes that kept the Grizzlies at bay. That’s classic Steph—ice in his veins.
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The Grizzlies didn’t back down, though. Desmond Bane was lights out with 30 points, and Ja Morant had 22, including an and-one play after a scary ankle roll. Memphis just kept fighting. Even Jaren Jackson Jr. and rookie Zach Edey got in on the action, with Edey throwing down a double-double that showed just how deep this young team can go. But in the final moments, a five-second violation on a sideline inbound with 5.4 seconds left basically sealed their fate.
Golden State will now face the Rockets in what should be a super competitive first-round series. The Warriors wanted to avoid this extra game, especially after a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Clippers in the regular-season finale, but they showed they’re built for pressure. And for the Grizzlies? Their season’s not over yet. They’ll face the winner of the Kings vs. Mavericks matchup for one last shot at the postseason.
If this Play-In battle is any indication of what’s to come, we’re in for one wild playoff ride.
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