Golden State Warriors Dominance on Full Display: Golden State Dismantles Memphis 131-118

The highlight? A flagrant 1 foul in the third quarter when he grabbed Santi Aldama from behind after a steal. Aldama missed both free throws, and Green celebrated by galloping around the court with pure joy. That’s the kind of energy that defines Warriors basketball—turning defensive intensity into infectious momentum.

Memphis Can’t Find Their Range

Ja Morant put up 23 points and nine assists, but his shooting woes from beyond the arc—going 0-for-6 on three-pointers—exemplified Memphis’s struggles. When your star guard can’t find his rhythm from deep, it makes everything harder.

Jock Landale provided a spark off the bench with 17 points and six rebounds, while Aldama contributed 14 points despite Green’s aggressive defense. But it wasn’t nearly enough against a Golden State Warriors squad firing on all cylinders.

Third Quarter Knockout Punch

The game was competitive through the first half, with the Golden State Warriors holding just a 65-61 advantage at intermission. Then came the devastating third quarter that has become a Warriors trademark over the years.

Moses Moody ignited the surge with back-to-back three-pointers, stretching Golden State’s lead to 88-75. Two possessions later, Curry joined the party with another long-range bomb. When Moody finished with 12 points in the quarter and the Warriors outscored Memphis 36-24, the outcome was no longer in doubt.

Turnover Troubles for the Golden State Warriors

Despite the comfortable victory, Coach Steve Kerr won’t be entirely pleased. He had specifically challenged his team to take better care of the basketball, but the Golden State Warriors coughed it up 15 times, including 10 in the first half alone, which led to 12 Memphis points.

These mistakes are correctable, but against elite competition, you can’t afford to be that careless with possessions. It’s the kind of sloppiness that championship teams eliminate.

Home Court Advantage Continues

The Grizzlies’ misery at Chase Center continued, as they’ve now lost seven straight games on the Warriors’ home floor since their overtime victory back on October 28, 2021. There’s something about this building that brings out the best in Golden State and the worst in Memphis.

Looking Ahead

The Golden State Warriors (3-1) get right back to work Tuesday night when they host the LA Clippers in what promises to be a Western Conference showdown. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies (2-2) head to Phoenix on Wednesday, looking to bounce back from this thorough beatdown.

For Golden State, this victory reinforced what many suspected—this team has serious depth. When Kuminga plays like a star, Podziemski looks like a future All-Star, and the supporting cast contributes consistently, the Warriors remain a legitimate threat in the Western Conference.

The chemistry is building for the Golden State Warriors, the young players are developing, and Curry still has plenty of magic left. That’s a dangerous combination for the rest of the league.