In just 52 days, the Golden State Warriors have gone from 11th in the West at 25-26 to now sitting at no. 5 spot.
Stephen Curry erupted for 52 points in a near triple-double outing that guided a critical 134-125 Warriors road triumph over the Memphis Grizzlies for a third-straight win, Wednesday, April 2.
WARRRIORRRSS
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 2, 2025
It was the 15th career 50-point game for Curry, who drained 12 threes on top of 10 rebounds, eight assists and five steals in 35 minutes.
STEPH 12TH 3PM FOR 50 PTS ????
— NBA (@NBA) April 2, 2025
WE'RE DOWN TO THE WIRE IN MEMPHIS ON NBA LEAGUE PASS 🚨
The 37-year-old superstar dropped 32 markers in the opening half and had 45 through three quarters. Jimmy Butler added 27 points while Draymond Green registered a triple-double of 13 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds.
Team work makes the dream work
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 2, 2025
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Golden State (44-31) now leaped past Memphis (44-32) to occupy the West fifth spot but more importantly secured the head-to-head tiebreaker at 3-1.
Meanwhile, Ja Morant uncorked 36 points in a fourth consecutive Grizzlies loss while Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 22 markers before fouling out late.
The Warriors aim for a fourth straight win when they visit the LA Lakers (46-29) in another crucial showdown while the Grizzlies embark on a three-game road trip starting in Miami to battle the Heat (34-41).
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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