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Sunday was the latest chapter in the budding rivalry between these two Western Conference foes.

Meanwhile, Morant led the Grizzlies with 36 points on 15 of 29 shooting. The Warriors got their revenge in a firery Western Conference semifinals in the spring. “We are just trying to be cautious and give him an extra day or a couple of days, whatever it’s going to take to get him back. Poole was tossed at the 9:20 mark of the fourth quarter after picking up his second technical foul of the game. They’ll have one day off before returning to Chase Center Tuesday to host the 9-24 Charlotte Hornets. There was concern as to how the Warriors could replace Stephen Curry’s offensive firepower as well as Andrew Wiggins’ defensive prowess against the athletic and physical Grizzlies who are near full-strength with Desmond Bane playing his second straight game after missing 17 contests with a sprained big toe. “I am just proud of these young guys for staying ready and not being deflated after a tough road trip,” Thompson said. On a night filled with boisterous celebrations, Klay Thompson sent a message to the Grizzlies that the Warriors aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. But the Grizzlies clawed their way back. “I didn’t think it warranted a technical, but I forgot about the taunting rule,” Thompson said after the win. The commitment and sacrifice it takes.” Sunday was the latest chapter in the budding rivalry between these two Western Conference foes.

Jordan Poole scored 32 points before his ejection to lead the Warriors to a feisty win over the Grizzlies on Sunday.

Jordan Poole scored 32 points before his ejection to lead the Warriors to a feisty win over the Grizzlies on Sunday.

The final total was the Warriors coming away with 51 rebounds and the Grizzlies totaling 44. The Warriors were all the way down at 22nd in the rankings, grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game. In Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals, a 134-95 beatdown by the Grizzlies over the Warriors in Memphis, the Warriors were outrebounded by nearly 20 boards -- 55 to 37. Four Warriors had at least five rebounds, and two others were right behind with four rebounds. The Warriors are the best 3-point shooting team in the NBA, leading the league with 16.2 threes per game. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, are in the middle of the pack, ranking 14th with 11.7 threes per game. Just 70 rebounds by the Warriors compared to 44 by the Grizzlies, propelling the Dubs back to the conference finals. Poole was held to only three points in the second quarter, but came back alive in the third. Poole responded with 12 points and the Warriors led by 15 points going in the fourth. Donte DiVincenzo's return to the Warriors was vital, scoring 19 points after missing the previous two games to a non-COVID illness. Klay Thompson gave the Warriors 24 points and was willing to do the dirty work with a season-high nine rebounds. He went 5-for-9 from the field, 3-for-5 from 3-point range and his aggressive play helped him make all four of his free throws.

The Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies matchup may not be a rivalry yet, simply because the Grizzlies have not won enough to make it competitive, ...

It was a big game for Thompson and the Warriors, who got a statement win against a confident Grizzlies team. [Report: Golden State Warriors Interested in Trading for Jae Crowder](https://www.si.com/nba/warriors/news/report-golden-state-warriors-interested-in-trading-for-jae-crowder) [Steve Kerr Gives New Injury Update on Steph Curry's Shoulder](https://www.si.com/nba/warriors/news/steve-kerr-gives-new-injury-update-on-steph-currys-shoulder) [Draymond Green Reveals Fan Threatened His Life at Bucks vs. Following this latest win, which came without Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins, Klay was asked if he had a message for the Grizzlies.

With "some good, old-fashioned trash talk" to go along with it, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors outlasted the Memphis Grizzlies 123-109 on ...

[Jaren Jackson Jr.](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277961/jaren-jackson-jr) made fun of the Warriors' "Strength in Numbers" slogan, and Thompson subsequently called him a "freaking bum" and a "clown." [Gary Payton II](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3134903/gary-payton-ii) in the Western Conference semifinals. [Ja Morant](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4279888/ja-morant), 23, told ESPN he didn't view any team in the Western Conference as a threat. This team is a potential team we could play in the playoffs. And as they navigate the next two weeks (at least) without In the fourth quarter, the Warriors picked up four different fouls -- take, personal and technical fouls -- in two seconds. The Warriors' Dec. It was Green's fifth career non-points double-double, good for second all time in the category, behind Jason Kidd (25). But they bring the best out of us, and I think we do the same." They're trying to knock us off the mountain." For me, it's usually the former." But there isn't enough for a full-blown rivalry, they said.

Steph Curry will miss at least a couple of more weeks and Andrew Wiggins sat his 10th straight game, nursing a groin injury that coach Steve Kerr acknowledged ...

[Anthony Lamb](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/anthony-lamb-B2uSjdPjkmH1V3fk/) made three first-half 3s. [Ty Jerome](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/ty-jerome-KpToHuCIKQKMUKrt/) had what Kerr called the biggest sequence of the night, making three straight jumpers in a 65-second span to give the Warriors needed separation. [Desmond Bane](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/desmond-bane-RMfzp7Dmg0eKlvuF/)’s recent return. [Celtics](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/celtics/) pretty convincingly without Wiggins and just walloped the Grizzlies without Curry and Wiggins, taunting them the entire way. [Jaren Jackson Jr.](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/jaren-jackson-jr-3KAZAQAjmgeKKdDD/) was guarding [Draymond Green](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/draymond-green-qWchQbJAR0YQNMyV/), giving Green a green light to go foul hunting. [Warriors](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/warriors/) controlled the first half, leading by as many as 16 points. Kuminga recognizes it and gets back in the play in time to stop Morant’s baseline drive. Thompson didn’t shoot it well, but he was physical defensively and spent the night yapping at the Grizzlies, punctuated by the memorable taunt of a stumbling They came wobbling back home after a 1-5 trip that dropped them to 15-18 on the season, and they needed a locked-in performance to jump-start a crucial eight-game homestand as they attempt to tread water long enough for Curry’s return. Green got what he was looking for and immediately held up four fingers toward the Memphis bench, alerting the Grizzlies that it was already time to sub Jackson out of the game. But a 6-0 [Tyus Jones](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/tyus-jones-fEErT6Ik9wCLDFY4/) run in the final 27 seconds cut the Memphis deficit to five. He knew Jackson’s foul total, importance to the Grizzlies and his maddening tendency to reach in moments when he shouldn’t.

Golden State has beaten Memphis five times in the last seven games – with four wins in the first six coming in the Western Conference semifinals last spring.

The frequency of the meetings made for serial drama – until the Rockets were broken for good in 2019. The animosity predated the 2014 playoffs, which LA won in seven games, and didn’t fade until the Warriors had extracted every ounce of vengeance with a series of beatings. A rivalry is what the Warriors had with the Cleveland Cavaliers, which for four consecutive seasons delivered heated duels on the big stage of the NBA Finals. A rivalry is what the Warriors had with the Los Angeles Clippers from 2013 until the “Lob City” crew, led by Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, capitulated in 2017. Winning 16 of 23 postseason games, the Warriors won all four series. We know how good they are and we're trying to keep it rolling and they're trying to knock us off the mountain. At 19-11, they entered the night in a virtual tie for first place atop the conference. This latest matchup was a prime opportunity for Memphis to advance the concept of a rivalry. And how much can it matter that Memphis star Ja Morant went on record to dismiss the Warriors as a threat? Golden State has beaten Memphis five times in the last seven games – with four wins in the first six coming in the Western Conference semifinals last spring. “Back in the mid 2010s, I used to take that stuff to heart. Facing off in the playoffs for the second consecutive NBA postseason could do the trick.

On the other hand, things couldn't be any better for the Grizzlies: 11th on offense, the fourth-stingiest defensive team, and possessing the fifth-best point ...

But he can get exploited: a Grizzlies team whose offense can run on fumes is suddenly left to rely on Morant for sustainable offense, while running the risk of having him be targeted endlessly by opponents seeking to create advantages. What doesn’t help matters is Morant running into his own teammate — a de-facto screen — on his attempt to recover toward DiVincenzo, who drills the open three. The Grizzlies obviously don’t want Morant to defend in isolation, while also wanting Jordan Poole (who finished the night with 32 points on 56.1 TS%) to give up possession of the ball. The Warriors like having a big — often Draymond Green or Kevon Looney — handle things up top to initiate a variety of actions (“5-Out Delay”). As Thompson’s defender, Ziaire Williams was reluctant to switch off of a dangerous shooter, a fact the Warriors used to their advantage. They even managed to snag Morant on a screen to create an easy layup, courtesy of a staple sideline out-of-bounds (SLOB) set: “WTF.” Morant just doesn’t have the screen-navigation chops to execute proper lock-and-trail principles around downscreens and all sorts of off-ball actions. The Warriors are 11th in the Western Conference and are scrambling to recover from an early season nightmare of a start, considering that they just came off of their fourth NBA Championship in eight years under the Steve Kerr regime. The Grizzlies are 17th in opponent rim rate but allow a field goal percentage of 61.9% — second-best in the league, per Cleaning the Glass. Despite finding little opportunity for line-drive rim attacks, the Warriors did manage to put pressure by touching the paint and creating perimeter advantages. On the other hand, things couldn’t be any better for the Grizzlies: 11th on offense, the fourth-stingiest defensive team, and possessing the fifth-best point differential in the league. [42.5% at the rim](https://www.nba.com/stats/players/defensive-impact?CF=GP*GE*15:MIN*GE*23&dir=A&sort=DEF_RIM_FG_PCT) against Jaren Jackson Jr.

Golden State dominated Memphis without Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins in the holiday showcase.

[dominant victory over the Celtics](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/warriors-dominant-win-vs-celtics-shows-glimpse-of-potential-postseason-juggernaut-waiting-to-be-unleashed/) a couple weeks ago show that they're still as dangerous as ever in a single-game setting. "They play with the same pace, they try to establish in transition, one of the league leaders in 3-point attempts. [Donte DiVincenzo](/nba/players/2203519/donte-divincenzo/) added 19 points on 5-for-9 3-point shooting, while Jerome scored 14 points on 6 of 9 from the field. In a sport full of elite athletes in superhero-level physical condition, supreme confidence can be the narrow difference between a champion and an also-ran. the [Boston Celtics](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BOS/boston-celtics/). [Jordan Poole](/nba/players/2892690/jordan-poole/) filled in admirably in the Curry role, running around screens, popping for deep 3s and dropping in floaters on his way to 32 points. [Ty Jerome](/nba/players/2268642/ty-jerome/) proudly displayed his open right hand to the rabid Chase Center crowd after Memphis inexplicably parted the seas for his wide-open layup. Thompson went just 8 for 25 from the field, but Kerr pointed out his nine rebounds and energy as signs of the win-at-all-costs mentality that's helped the Warriors to four titles in eight seasons. The fact that the Celtics-Milwaukee [Bucks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MIL/milwaukee-bucks/) game took precedent over the Warriors an hour before they played says everything about the bravado and swagger the Grizzlies have flaunted for the last few seasons. "It's always fun to talk trash -- been doing that since we were in middle school," Thompson said after the game. "The fact that they're the young up-and-coming team, there's been a lot of chirping back and forth. "We watch enough of the Warriors."

After two blowouts in New York, the Warriors returned home in need of a reminder of their superiority. And the Grizzlies gift-wrapped it.

[Donte DiVincenzo](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/donte-divincenzo-5yeG2wUB9RTaEEGd/) and [Ty Jerome](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/ty-jerome-KpToHuCIKQKMUKrt/), to have their moment in the spotlight and produce. [Boston](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/celtics/) and now Memphis. But then they went on the road, lost Curry to a shoulder injury, and lost some of their respect to the [Knicks](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/knicks/) and [Nets](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/nets/). The home arena responded to the Warriors responding. In 2022, the Grizzlies were again the contrast to push the Warriors. The Grizzlies had them locking in from the gate. In 2015, Memphis was the contrast in style the Warriors had to get through for legitimacy. And how much [Klay Thompson](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/klay-thompson-JyZHl24VVa8twrMw/) wants to beat them. And how much their fan base despises [Draymond Green](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/draymond-green-qWchQbJAR0YQNMyV/). And how [Dillon Brooks](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/dillon-brooks-8nCbv4hpPQdqLjbo/) regularly harasses [Stephen Curry](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/stephen-curry-toS7DgUD3IIt7uds/) and flagrantly injured [Gary Payton II](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/gary-payton-ii-nvluPOjR8pF1bTxB/) in the playoffs. [Memphis](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/grizzlies/), a much-needed 123-109 win, was Moody’s kind of game. [Moses Moody](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/moses-moody-DWiWYSvhS0V9PHzX/) isn’t one for much banter.

The Warriors, of course, know plenty about hanging banner. After defeating Memphis in the semifinals, Golden State went on to win its fourth NBA championship in ...

Absolutely. The Warriors, of course, know plenty about hanging banners. That's no shot at them, it's just -- in order to be a rivalry, you've got to start hanging banners." "A rivalry is the [Los Angeles] Lakers-[Boston] Celtics. [all the trash talk](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/klay-thompson-taunts-dillon-brooks-calls-grizzlies-dynasty-talk-premature) between the Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies since their Western Conference semifinals meeting last season, Golden State veteran Draymond Green explained why he doesn't view Ja Morant and Co. "I think the word rivalry is thrown around too loosely these days," Green told ESPN Radio after defeating the Grizzlies at Chase Center.

Ben and Donnie discuss if the Warriors can finally start to find their footing as we neat the half way point of the season.

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Sunday's game for the Golden State Warriors against the Memphis Grizzlies was extra special for children dealing with critical illnesses.

"We decided we weren't doing Christmas this year because we just didn't feel it and then this happened and I'm like hey who wouldn't want to see the Warriors play on Christmas," said parent Shana Berthelson. "It was a good experience. For many, it was their first time seeing a Warriors game at Chase Center. "A lot of stuff. This is probably the best thing that a kid can experience." Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies was extra special for children dealing with critical illnesses.

The Warriors' win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Christmas Day set the perfect tone for their eight-game homestand.

Fue Curry en acaparar los focos desde el comienzo del año. Se convirtió en el primer jugador en la NBA en meter más de 3.000 triples y fue nombrado MVP del All- ...

Yo soy un ejemplo de lo que significa tener una oportunidad", reconocía Festus Ezeli, campeón NBA con los Warriors en 2015, en una entrevista con EFE. Ja Morant, también nacido en 1999, vivió un año espectacular con los Memphis Grizzlies y promedió 27.4 puntos, 5.7 rebotes y 6.7 asistencias por partido el curso pasado. Fue Curry en acaparar los focos desde el comienzo del año. En 2022, la NBA reforzó su vínculo con México y organizó el pasado 17 de diciembre un partido de temporada regular en la Arena Ciudad de México entre Miami Heat y San Antonio Spurs, el primero en el país luego de dos años de ausencia por la pandemia de la covid-19. Chicago (EE.UU.), 26 dic (EFE).- La dinastía de los Warriors, enriquecida por el cuarto título en ocho años, una joven generación de talentos como Ja Morant que amenaza el reino de los veteranos, unos brillantes proyectos deportivos benéficos en África y un vínculo reforzado con el público latino: así la NBA vivió un 2022 de éxitos, en la pista y en los negocios. Salidos en la última temporada muy lejos de los favoritos, los de la Bahía fueron de menos a más y, tras recuperar a Klay Thompson tras una pesadilla de dos años de lesiones, y con un Curry estelar, alcanzaron la gloria en una escenario icónico del baloncesto estadounidense, el TD Garden de Boston, y contra los Celtics.

The Warriors' win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Christmas Day set the perfect tone for their eight-game homestand.

Wiggins' should come first, and a win like that gives the Warriors even more validation to remain cautious with him. If so, the Warriors can get on a roll and climb up the congested Western Conference standings with Curry and Wiggins sidelined. The fire and emotion the Warriors built up to beat the Grizzlies without two of their top players can't sizzle out now. Without Curry and Wiggins, the Warriors have to take advantage of what looks like winnable games. That all led to a huge 123-109 Warriors win over the Grizzlies to Ty Jerome had his best game in a Warriors jersey, leading the bench with 14 points, with 10 huge ones coming in the third quarter. With three-plus minutes to go, Thompson increased the Warriors' lead to 16 points and let Brooks know all about it. He's likely to miss the entire homestead with the slight hope that he can suit up against the Suns, before the Warriors head out on a five-game road trip. Groin injuries tend to do that, and the Warriors want to be very cautious with their All-Star wing. A handful of those look like winnable games, at least on paper, especially with how dominant the Warriors have been at home this season after improving to 13-2 in San Francisco. The Warriors knew they would be without Steph Curry, who continues to be out with a left should injury. The hope was Andrew Wiggins, who missed his 10th straight game to a right adductor strain, would be able to return for this marquee matchup.

Technical foul-speaking, it was a real struggle for the Warriors, who got whistled for six T's in the game. And they committed technicals in every phase of the ...

Honestly, Brooks was right about the incompetence of Sunday’s referees, but bloggers don’t get fined for criticizing the officials. He was doing it all game then they want to catch the bad guy. It was a circus. I didn’t think it warranted a technical, but I forgot about the taunting rule.” First, he stood up from the bench holding a bottle of water, solely so he could slam it down on the scorer’s table in frustration. But when you have to Zapruder the footage of an ejection to determine what even happened, it’s not a very satisfying technical. It’s standard procedure for Draymond to pick up a T early in a big game, because it helps him play with an edge. Technical foul-speaking, it was a real struggle for the Warriors, who got whistled for six T’s in the game. What gets this play to second on our list is Draymond’s delighted reaction when Brooks misses the free throw. Kuminga was part of a bench-heavy lineup that had held Memphis to five points in the previous four minutes. Was the Grinch on the crew? Poole turned the ball over, and then Klay Thompson fouled Tyus Jones on a three-point attempt.

For the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant showed up in this high-adrenaline game. However, they couldn't get the necessary contributions from Desmond Bane and Jaren ...

He needs to be on the floor, and it’s on him and Taylor Jenkins. Ziaire Williams and John Konchar are still slumping and were non-factors in keeping up with the Warriors’ bench. He took advantage of their coverage to get to the charity stripe, a good spot to see a couple shots fall down. Dillon Brooks showed composure at the beginning of the game, but forced it for a large chunk of it. His involvement and availability have to be there nearly every night for the Grizzlies to have an advantage. The Grizzlies won’t win most nights with Bane shooting like he did in last night’s defeat. He had a few bad calls, but at the same time, he also had a couple rough ones on his part. unlocks so many possibilities for the Grizzlies’ system — providing a go-to option in the frontcourt, and elevating their defense from solid to elite. Unfortunately, they couldn’t rise to the moment in yesterday’s game. Morant’s relentless attack downhill kept the Grizzlies in the game through its entirety. In this one, the Warriors’ role players prevailed. The Warriors’ stars for this game showed up in the absence of Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins.

Steph Curry was enjoying himself to the fullest in the Warriors' win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr, veterans Draymond Green and Klay Thompson, and young forward Jonathan Kuminga also received technicals. Whistles were heavily involved in the technical foul-filled contest on Sunday. As both players walked over to their benches, the Warriors superstar walked onto the court and chef Curry quickly turned into ref Curry.

While Steph Curry did not play in the Christmas showdown between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies, he was a very engaged teammate on the ...

The Warriors and Grizzlies have an undeniable level of competitive animosity, and that was on full display in this game. It was an incredible win for the shorthanded Warriors, who defeated a fully-loaded Memphis Grizzlies team that had been talking trash in the days leading up to this game. Always cheering his teammates on from the sideline, Curry could be seen up from his seat every time the Warriors made a big play.