Memphis, Tennessee – Santi Aldama showcased a stellar performance with 21 points and 14 rebounds, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a historic victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Grizzlies achieved a remarkable franchise record by sinking 27 three-pointers in a dominant 144-93 win on Thursday night, marking one of the most significant triumphs in the NBA this season. To add to the Warriors’ woes, Stephen Curry, typically a scoring powerhouse, was stifled and finished the game with a mere two points, failing to make a single field goal. This defeat stands as the worst suffered by the Warriors since their 140-88 loss to Boston on March 3 last season.
In his debut for the Warriors, newly acquired point guard Dennis Schroder faced a challenging start, managing to score only five points on a 2-of-12 shooting performance. On the other hand, Jake LaRavia contributed 19 points, and Jaren Jackson Jr. added 17 for the Grizzlies, who have been on a hot streak with 11 wins in their last 13 games. Both Aldama and Luke Kennard (15 points) showcased their sharpshooting skills by each sinking five three-pointers.
Brandin Podziemski led the scoring for the Warriors with 21 points, closely followed by Andrew Wiggins with 19. However, the Warriors continue to struggle, having lost eight of their last 10 games.
Key takeaways from the game:
Warriors: The duo of Schroder and Curry endured a tough shooting night, going a combined 2 of 19 from the field and missing all their attempted three-pointers. Curry, in particular, had a rare off-night, failing to make a single field goal and finishing 0 for 6 from beyond the arc and 0 for 7 overall, with his only points coming from two free throws.
Grizzlies: The team’s previous record of 25 three-pointers was surpassed with a stellar 27 made against the Warriors. In addition to their impressive shooting display, the Grizzlies also showcased solid defense and team play.
Key game moment:
Curry’s lone highlight of the night was a steal that marked his 1,500th career steal, a testament to his prowess on both ends of the court. Additionally, Curry joins an elite group of players, including LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden, who have accumulated over 24,000 points, 6,000 assists, and 1,500 steals in their careers.
Key statistical insights:
In the first half, the Grizzlies shot a scorching 51% from the field and sank 12 of 25 three-point attempts, while the struggling Warriors managed only 23% shooting overall and made just 7 of 24 three-point shots. This stark contrast led to a commanding 69-38 halftime lead for the Grizzlies, setting the tone for their eventual victory. Memphis finished
