The Golden State Warriors survived the second half of Memphis Grizzlies at the Western NBA Play-in Tournament conference at Chase Center on Tuesday 15th April to require a victory of 121-116 and locked in the Seed 7 for Postseason NBA.
Stephen Curry led the heroic performance of the fourth quarter, gained the last 10 points Warriors and finished the game 37. Jimmy Butler appreciated Curry for his exceptional performance and called him “Batman”.
“I tell you, that’s Batman, if I’ve ever seen Batman, I’ve always come to save the day,” Butler TNT said. “You’re never with him from any game. He’s so ready, so calm and has been a huge part of how to win us.”
“I think every team has a chance when I’m on the team … but I know every team has a chance if Steph on the team.”
Jimmy Butler (aka Robin) on his Batman! pic.twitter.com/tq7acpsfvv– NBA (@nba) April 16, 2025
Curry supplies in time
Despite the fact that he built a 20-point lead in the first half, Golden State tried to contain Memphis in the second half. Grizzlies returned to the game and briefly took the lead in the fourth quarter for a courageous performance from Desmond Bane and Ja Morant.
But with the remaining two minutes and warriors, they held on the two -point edge, curry took control. He buried the three-clinic backs and knocked four consecutive free throws to close the game and release the signature performance with the season on the line.
The double MVP fired 9-Z-22 from the field and hit six times and added eight rebounds and four assists in 39 minutes.
Butler, a former Miami Heat star, turned into a masterpiece of all -round efforts with 38 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three theft. After the game he attributed the attitude of the team to stretch under pressure under pressure.
“We have a group of people who have a lot of struggles who never give up,” Butler said. “We did what we were supposed to do – finally.”
Grizzlies are fighting but have not reached
Grizzlies refused to go quietly. Memphis, leading 30 points Desmond Bane and Gutsy showing off JA MORANT, who briefly left the ankle injury, Memphis kept dynamics late, but could not earn it.
After the victory, Golden State will face the western conference in the first round of the Play -off conference.
Also read: NBA Play-in Tournament: Warriors beats Grizzlies in 121-116 thriller for Curry, Butler
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Aashish vashistha
Published on:
April 16, 2025
