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Stephen Curry's 52 Points Propel Warriors Past Grizzlies, Securing Fifth Place in West

The Warriors' victory locks in the season series tiebreaker over Memphis as Curry shines with 12 three-pointers while the Grizzlies drop their third straight game.

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Overview

  • Stephen Curry scored 52 points, including 12 three-pointers, matching his season-high performance and leading the Warriors to a 134-125 win over the Grizzlies.
  • With this win, Golden State moves into fifth place in the Western Conference standings, overtaking Memphis and securing the season series tiebreaker for playoff seeding.
  • Draymond Green contributed a triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Jimmy Butler added 27 points and went a perfect 12-of-12 from the free-throw line.
  • Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 36 points and six assists, but Memphis suffered its third consecutive loss, jeopardizing its playoff positioning.
  • The Warriors' small-ball lineup, now 12-0 this season, emphasized speed and spacing to counter Memphis' size advantage, with Curry scoring 32 points in the first half alone.