November 16th 2024.
It was an exciting game in San Francisco as the Golden State Warriors took on the Memphis Grizzlies. The Warriors started off strong, with Brandin Podziemski making an impressive behind-the-back pass to Jonathan Kuminga for a dunk. The Warriors' bench, including Podziemski and Kuminga, played a major role in their success, contributing a total of 67 points. This has been a common trend for the Warriors this season, with their bench consistently scoring at least 40 points in most games.
However, it wasn't just the bench that led the Warriors to an easy win. Their defense was on point, with Draymond Green making his presence known all over the court. The Warriors also took advantage of the absence of the Grizzlies' star player, Ja Morant, and held them to a poor 7-for-42 shooting from the 3-point line. This has been the key to the Warriors' success so far this season - a combination of strong defense and depth.
Unfortunately, the Warriors were also dealing with injuries. De'Anthony Melton was still out with a sprained ACL, so Lindy Waters III was brought into the starting lineup. Waters had not been playing much in recent games, but his shooting abilities were needed. He started off a bit rough, fouling a 3-point shooter, but quickly redeemed himself with two 3-pointers. With Melton's status still uncertain, the Warriors will have to continue experimenting with their starting lineup.
The first quarter was tightly contested, with both the starters and the bench playing well. But in the second quarter, the Warriors' bench, with Green playing as a small-ball center, went on a 10-2 run, extending their lead. The starters also held their own and went into halftime with a 55-48 lead.
In the third quarter, Green continued his hot streak, hitting two more 3-pointers and bringing his total to four straight games with multiple 3s. According to the team, the Warriors have an impressive record of 140-30 in regular season games where Green makes at least two 3s. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies continued to struggle with their outside shots, shooting a dismal 17% from the 3-point line in the first half and 16.7% overall.
The Warriors' lead continued to grow in the fourth quarter, with their defense shutting down the Grizzlies' offense. The Grizzlies' 3-point shooting was abysmal, with a mark of 4-for-35. On the other hand, Green alone hit three 3-pointers, matching the Grizzlies' total.
The night did have a bit of a rough ending for Green, as he received two technical fouls in a span of 33 seconds, bringing his total for the season to four. But overall, it was a smooth and dominant performance by the Warriors, with Green adding just a touch of turbulence.
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