January 5th 2025.
The Warriors' game against the Grizzlies was filled with excitement and drama, as both teams played with passion and intensity. It was a much-needed win for Golden State, who had been struggling after a strong start to the season. The game also brought some concerns, as rookie Jonathan Kuminga left with a right ankle sprain. The severity of the injury is yet to be determined, but the fact that he was able to walk off the court on his own is a good sign.
The Warriors had been hoping to use the next few weeks to evaluate their current group and see how they perform with a trimmed rotation. However, if Kuminga is out for a significant amount of time, this evaluation process will become more complicated. But despite this setback, the Warriors were able to secure a 121-113 victory over the Grizzlies, avenging their previous 51-point defeat.
The game was a display of impressive shooting from the Warriors, who made 23 of 43 3-pointers, with six players contributing at least three each. They also forced 23 turnovers, with Dennis Schroder having his best game as a Warrior and Andrew Wiggins scoring 18 of his 24 points in a crucial third-quarter stretch. The absence of star players Steph Curry and Ja Morant did not diminish the intensity of the game, which saw three technical fouls and a flagrant.
The Warriors started strong, hitting their first four 3-pointers and taking an early 12-2 lead. However, they were unable to create a significant lead, as the Grizzlies continued to fight back. The first half ended with Kuminga leaving the game after landing awkwardly on his ankle. This was a disappointment, as Kuminga had been playing some of the best basketball of his career in the past few games.
Without Kuminga, Wiggins stepped up in the second half, scoring 18 points in the third quarter alone and breaking out of a slump. Buddy Hield also contributed with four 3-pointers, and Draymond Green made a statement with a hard foul and a technical. The game remained tightly contested, with both teams playing with physicality and passion.
In the end, it was the Warriors who came out on top, with Lindy Waters III hitting a crucial 3-pointer and Wiggins sealing the game with a one-handed slam. It was a satisfying win for the Warriors, who had been embarrassed by the Grizzlies in their previous matchup. With this victory, they showed that they can bounce back and compete at a high level.
As for Kuminga, the Warriors will have to wait and see the extent of his injury. But for now, they can take comfort in the fact that they have a talented and resilient team that can weather any storm.
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