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Warriors Clinch Playoff Spot with First Play-In Victory

Golden State secures the No. 7 seed in the West after a 121-116 win over Memphis, led by standout performances from Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry.

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Overview

  • The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the NBA Play-In Tournament, earning their first-ever play-in victory after three prior losses in the format.
  • Jimmy Butler scored 38 points, while Stephen Curry added 37, including 15 in the fourth quarter, to seal the win and secure a playoff berth.
  • Key moments included Curry’s clutch free throws with 5.4 seconds left and a defensive five-second violation that ended Memphis’ final chance to tie the game.
  • The Warriors advance as the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference and will face the second-seeded Houston Rockets in a first-round playoff series beginning Sunday in Houston.
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