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Apr 1, 2025, 11:03 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The last time Stephen Curry and Golden State played in Memphis, he was held without a field goal and the Warriors lost by 51 points.
Curry didn’t recall the frustration from that loss in December. And there was no repeat Tuesday night.
Curry fired up 3-pointers throughout the game, connecting on a dozen from long range on the way to a 52-point performance as the Warriors beat the Grizzlies 134-125.
“I had actually forgotten,” Curry said when asked if the teams’ previous game was motivation. “I was just kind of more focused on how big this game was for us.”
The victory moved Golden State past Memphis into fifth place in the Western Conference, and benefitted the Warriors in two areas. Golden State won the season series 3-1, in essence giving the Warriors a two-game lead over the Grizzlies in the standings.
Curry connected on his first five shots, including four 3-pointers, and was 11-of-16 by halftime, including 8-of-10 from distance. His 32 points in the first half gave the Warriors a lead, but they had to hold on for the victory.
It was Curry’s 27th game with at least 10 made 3s, by