The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 137-116, on Wednesday night. The Warriors won the season series against the Grizzlies 2-1. Golden State improved to 18-18 at home, snapping a three-game home losing streak.
With the score tied at 58 in the second quarter, the Warriors went on a 22-0 run for an 80-58 lead. Memphis lost its fourth-consecutive game, fell to 23-47 on the season, and has been officially eliminated from playoff contention.
Golden State is still fighting for postseason position, at 10th in the Western Conference, to be eligible for the Play-In Tournament.
The Jacksons and Aldama led the way for Memphis. GG Jackson II scored a career high 35 points, and added five rebounds and three assists. Jackson also converted on a career-high seven 3-pointers and became the youngest player in the NBA history (19 years, 94 days) to do so.
With six consecutive games in which he has scored 19 points or more, Jackson II is now enjoying his best scoring performances of the season. The South Carolina rookie has solidified his position as a starter for the remaining weeks of the regular season.
Warrior’s Chris Paul had good things to say about the 19-year-old after the game.
Ja Morant also chimed in regarding Jackson II.
Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 28 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
This marks the fifth game in nine games since the All-Star break that the 24-year-old center has scored 25 points or more. Jackson Jr. has now appeared in 60 games for the season, averaging 22.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 steals.
Santi Aldama added 27 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Tidbits
Freaky Deeky, Dejon Jarreau who signed his second 10-day contract with Memphis before the game had a remarkable put-back.
By the numbers
The Warriors bench outscored the Memphis reserves, 63-20.
Golden State had 20 fast-break points while the Grizzlies only had 3.
The Warriors outscored Memphis 62-46 with points in the paint.
Golden State had a season-high 43 assists while the Grizzlies had 29.
The Warriors shot 58 percent from the field and 48 percent from 3-point range and held Memphis to 43 percent from the field and 36 percent from beyond the arc.
Up Next
The Grizzlies travel to San Antonio to take on the 15-54 Spurs on March 22 at 7 p.m. CT.
