Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after shooting a 3-point basket during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
SAN FRANCISCO – Draymond Green had 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists before exiting late after picking up two technical fouls in a 33-second span, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123 in a physical NBA Cup game on Friday night: 118.
Stephen Curry overcame a slow start to finish with 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Buddy Hield had 18 points and Moses Moody scored 14 points.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 32 points for Memphis in a matchup between teams with deep rotations that rely heavily on their reserves.
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Curry, who had scored 36 and 37 points in the last two games, shot 4 for 9 with three 3-pointers.
Takeaways
Grizzlies: Star guard Ja Morant has begun some shooting work on the court and will undergo imaging of his injured hip and pelvic area early next week once the team is home. “He feels the urge to get back on the court, so the shooting was under control,” coach Taylor Jenkins said.
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Warriors: G Lindy Waters III made his second start of the season, then fell to the floor after blocking a shot with 1:58 left in the second quarter. Waters did not return due to a hyperextended left knee.
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Key moments
A foul on Green was initially called 1:40 before halftime when Jake LaRavia hit him in the face, was challenged by the Warriors and the call was overturned. The foul was called on LaRavia instead. Midway through the fourth period, Golden State won another challenge.
Important statistics
Curry didn’t make a field goal until a 3-pointer with 2:40 left before halftime, shot just once in 11 minutes of the first quarter and scored his two points on free throws. He missed his first three shots.
Next
The Grizzlies host Denver on Sunday and Tuesday.
Golden State travels to Los Angeles to face the Clippers after losing the last four games of the series overall and five on the road.
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