On Thursday, the Golden State Warriors suffered one of their worst defeats in franchise history, losing 144-93 to the Memphis Grizzlies. In an unprecedented moment, Steph Curry and Draymond Green failed to score a single field goal in the same game, marking a historic low for the team.
“It’s the first time for everything, right?” Curry remarked, per ESPN. “I never thought that would be a situation or a result of the game. From the very jump, they kind of punched us in the mouth. We didn’t have an answer. That was kind of embarrassing.”
Warriors Hit Rock Bottom
After starting the season strong with a 12-3 record, the Warriors have stumbled, losing nine of their last 11 games to fall to 14-12 and 10th place in the Western Conference standings. Curry managed just two free throws, going 0-of-7 from the field and 0-of-6 from beyond the arc, while Green ended the night scoreless on 0-of-4 shooting.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr didn’t mince words. “It was just a humbling night all around,” he said. “They took it to us. We couldn’t get anything going. You lose by 51. That’s humbling.”
The loss also highlighted Dennis Schroder’s challenges in his first game as a Warrior. The recent trade acquisition struggled to find his rhythm, contributing just five points on 2-of-12 shooting.
Grizzlies Soar to New Heights
While the Warriors struggled, the Grizzlies excelled, setting a franchise record with 27 three-pointers. Their 51-point margin of victory was the largest in the NBA this season.
Santi Aldama led Memphis with a dominant performance, racking up 21 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists. Despite a quiet night from star Ja Morant, six Grizzlies players scored in double digits, showcasing the team’s depth. Memphis now holds the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, having won 11 of their last 13 games.
Other Highlights: Towns, Wembanyama Shine
Elsewhere in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns had a triumphant return to Minnesota. Playing against his former team, Towns delivered a stellar 32-point, 20-rebound performance to lead the New York Knicks to a 133-107 victory.
Meanwhile, San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama continued to amaze, scoring 42 points in a 133-126 overtime win against the Atlanta Hawks. The young French star also contributed six rebounds, five assists, and four blocks, further solidifying his status as a generational talent.
Looking Ahead for the Warriors
Despite the blowout loss, Kerr expressed confidence in his team’s resilience. “I know who we are. I know we’ve got competitors. I know we’re going to bounce back and regroup,” he stated. However, with their recent slide, the Warriors face mounting pressure to turn their season around.
For Memphis, the win underscores their rise as a formidable force in the West, while the Warriors must grapple with the reality of their slump. As Curry noted, “It’s embarrassing, but we’ve got to learn from it and move forward.”
