Klay Thompson contributed 23 points coming off the bench, while Andrew Wiggins added 22 points. Stephen Curry had a relatively quiet night with 14 points in just 24 minutes of play. Draymond Green had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds, while Chris Paul also notched a double-double with 12 points and 14 assists. decisive.
For the Grizzlies, G.G. Jackson II had a remarkable performance, scoring a season-high 35 points, including seven 3-pointers. Santi Aldama also had a good performance with 27 points, making six 3-pointers. Despite their efforts, the Grizzlies could not overcome its fourth consecutive defeat.
The game was balanced through the first 22 minutes, with the Grizzlies keeping pace with the Warriors. However, Golden State took control with two key runs. The first came late in the first half, where they went on a 10-0 run to take a 68-58 halftime lead. The second run came early in the third quarter, as Wiggins scored seven points in a 12-0 run to extend the lead to 22 points.
Golden State’s efficient shooting was a key factor in their victory, as they shot 58% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, shooting 48.7 percent from 3-point range. In contrast, the Grizzlies attempted 49 3-pointers, but made only 36.7 percent of them.
Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 28 points for the Grizzlies, while Jake LaRavia added 12 off the bench. DeJon Jarreau tied his career high with 10 rebounds, and Aldama also contributed nine rebounds and four assists in the losing effort.
(Contributions from Reuters)
