A Night of Unprecedented Numbers
The Memphis Grizzlies dominated the Golden State Warriors. They won by 144-93, the largest margin in the NBA this season. The Grizzlies set a franchise record with 27 three-pointers. Their performance showed complete control throughout the game.
Stephen Curry Career-Low Performance
Stephen Curry had one of the worst games in his 16-year career. He didn’t make a single field goal. He scored just two points. He went 0-for-7 from the field. He missed all six of his three-point attempts. This was the most field goal attempts without scoring in his career.
The Warriors’ Collective Struggle
The Warriors faced problems beyond Curry’s performance. Draymond Green went scoreless in his 19 minutes. This was the first time both stars failed to score from the field in their careers together. Dennis Schröder struggled in his debut. He scored only five points on 2-of-12 shooting.
Memphis’s Dominant Display
Santi Aldama led the Grizzlies with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Jake LaRavia added 19 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 17. The team showed exceptional three-point shooting. Both Aldama and Luke Kennard hit five three-pointers each.
The Game’s Turning Point
Memphis dominated early. They led 69-38 at halftime. The Grizzlies shot well, hitting 51% from the field. They made 12 of 25 three-pointers. The Warriors struggled badly. They shot just 23% overall. They made only 7 of 24 three-pointers. The lead grew even larger in the second half.
Warriors’ Recent Struggles
This loss continues a difficult period for Golden State. They have lost nine of their last eleven games. This follows their strong 12-3 start to the season. Three losses were close games, decided by four points or fewer. This blowout marks their worst performance in this stretch.
Coaching Perspective
Steve Kerr remained calm after the defeat. He called it a “humbling night.” He still believes in his team’s ability to recover. He mentioned a similar big loss to Cleveland earlier this season. He expressed faith in the team’s competitive spirit.
Looking Forward
The Warriors’ locker room stayed surprisingly positive. Curry and Green both believe in the team’s recovery. Green expects a strong performance against Minnesota. The veteran leaders want to use this loss as motivation. They won’t let it define their season.
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