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Warriors Secure No. 7 Playoff Seed with Thrilling Win Over Grizzlies

Golden State edges Memphis 119-116 in Play-In Tournament as Curry and Butler deliver standout performances.

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Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies guards Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at FedExForum on April 01, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Overview

  • The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 119-116 in a dramatic NBA Play-In Tournament game at Chase Center to claim the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
  • Jimmy Butler led the Warriors with 38 points, while Stephen Curry added 37 points, including clutch free throws and three-pointers in the final moments.
  • The win marks the Warriors' first-ever victory in a Play-In Tournament game, following three prior losses in the format since its introduction in 2021.
  • Ja Morant returned from a season-long shoulder injury to contribute 22 points for Memphis, but the Grizzlies fell short and will now fight for the No. 8 seed in their next game.
  • Golden State advances to face the second-seeded Houston Rockets in a first-round playoff series starting Sunday, with the Warriors holding a 3-2 edge in their regular-season matchups.