Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies
January 1,2022 at 8:00 PM
Grizzlies Come Up Clutch For 10th Straight Win
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the visiting Golden State Warriors, 116-108, at FedEx Forum on Tuesday evening.

The Grizzlies got out to a good start at home and held on to a four-point lead after one quarter. They pushed their lead to a game-high 18 points mid way through the second, but the Warriors cut it back to an eight-point game, by halftime. The Warriors picked up their play in the third and outscored the hosts, 39-28, in the quarter to grab a three-point edge heading into the final frame. The Grizzlies got back on track in the fourth, as they reclaimed the lead early in the quarter and came up clutch down the stretch to secure their 10th straight win.

Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 29 points, five rebounds, eight assists and two blocks, in 37 minutes. Ziaire Williams and Tyus Jones followed up with 17 points each, while Jaren Jackson Jr. totaled 13 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks and two steals. The Grizzlies shot 44 percent from the field, including 14-of-34 from long range.

Meanwhile, Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals, in 39 minutes. Klay Thompson followed up with 14 points, three rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block, while Andre Wiggins and Gary Payton chipped in 13 points each. The Warriors shot 43 percent from the field, including 13-of-36 from deep.

The Warriors (30-10) will look to bounce back as they take on the Bucks in Milwaukee on Thursday. The Grizzlies (29-14) play host to the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Posted on: 1/11/2022 8:10 PM
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