The Golden State Warriors secured a crucial victory against the Memphis Grizzlies with a score of 121-116 in the NBA play-in game on Tuesday night, thus securing the 7th seed in the Western Conference.
This victory grants them the pass to face the Houston Rockets, who occupy the second position in the first round of the postseason.
Butler and Curry: Unstoppable Duo
Jimmy Butler III led the Warriors with a stellar performance, accumulating 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. According to ESPN Research data, this mark represents the most points scored by Butler in a game (regular season, playoffs, and play-in) in the last two seasons.
Stephen Curry didn’t fall behind, contributing 37 points. Curry and Butler became the first duo in play-in game history to score 35 or more points each.
Grizzlies Performance
Desmond Bane was the Grizzlies’ top scorer, with 30 points, while Ja Morant contributed 22 points.
On Friday, the Grizzlies will face the winner of the match between the Dallas Mavericks and the Sacramento Kings, seeking to secure the number 8 seed.
