The Golden State Warriors emerged victorious in a hard-fought play-in game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 15, 2025, securing the coveted 7th seed in the Western Conference playoffs. In a tense matchup at the Chase Center, the Warriors edged out the Grizzlies with a final score of 121-116.
Jimmy Butler III led the charge for the Warriors, delivering a stellar performance with 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Stephen Curry contributed significantly with 37 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists, despite nursing a thumb injury. The Warriors’ dynamic duo proved too much for the Grizzlies to handle, especially in the crucial final moments of the game.
Despite the loss, the Grizzlies put up a strong fight. Desmond Bane led Memphis with an impressive 30 points, while Ja Morant added 22 points and Zach Edey recorded a double-double with 14 points and 17 rebounds. However, their efforts fell short against a determined Warriors team hungry for a playoff spot.
The Warriors now advance to face the formidable 2nd-seeded Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, while the Grizzlies will have another shot at the playoffs, facing the winner of the Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks play-in game for the 8th seed.
Player Performance Stats:
Memphis Grizzlies:
| Player | POS | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | +/- | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Edey | C | 32:34 | 4-11 | 0-0 | 6-8 | +6 | 14 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | F | 39:01 | 6-15 | 4-9 | 2-2 | -7 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Desmond Bane | F | 39:00 | 11-21 | 5-8 | 3-3 | -2 | 30 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Ja Morant | G | 34:54 | 9-18 | 1-3 | 3-3 | +2 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | G | 34:16 | 3-8 | 0-2 | 3-4 | +4 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Golden State Warriors:
| Player | POS | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | +/- | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | G | 38:39 | 9-22 | 6-13 | 13-13 | +1 | 37 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Draymond Green | C | 30:45 | 1-5 | 0-3 | 2-2 | +12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Jimmy Butler III | F | 39:43 | 12-20 | 2-4 | 12-18 | 0 | 38 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Moses Moody | F | 33:03 | 4-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Brandin Podziemski | G | 28:28 | 1-7 | 1-5 | 0-0 | -1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
