Grizzlies Rout Warriors by 51, Hold Curry to 0 Field Goals
Grizzlies Obliterate Warriors in Historic Rout, Curry Suffers Career First
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Grizzlies delivered a stunning 144-93 beatdown to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, handing Steve Kerr’s squad the largest defeat in the NBA this season. The lopsided victory marks the second time this season the Grizzlies have delivered a historic blowout, surpassing their previous record 45-point win over the Portland Trail Blazers in November.
The Warriors’ star-studded lineup was wholly dismantled. Stephen Curry, a two-time MVP, endured a nightmarish performance, going 0-for-7 from the field, including six missed threes. This marked the first time in his illustrious career that Curry failed to score a single field goal while playing at least 12 minutes.Draymond Green, known for his all-around contributions, finished with a stat line of zero points, rebounds, or assists for only the 11th time in 837 career games.This was the first time he achieved this dubious feat while playing more than eight minutes.
Adding insult to injury, both Curry and Green finished with minus-42 and minus-41 plus-minus ratings, respectively, highlighting their struggles on the court.They are two of only four players in the league to finish with a plus-minus lower than minus-40 in a game this season.
“We have to accept that if we don’t have an answer for how a team’s guarding us, we’ve got to figure something (else) out on the fly,” Curry admitted after the game. “We didn’t do it, and they (beat us by) 50. … That was kind of embarrassing.”
in stark contrast, the Grizzlies showcased a balanced and dominant offensive attack. Six players scored in double digits, led by reserve forward Santi Aldama, who poured in 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. Aldama also dished out four assists, recorded two steals, and blocked a shot, showcasing his all-around impact. Aldama and Luke Kennard led the team with five three-pointers each, contributing to the Grizzlies’ franchise-record 27 made threes.
“when you see blood, you gotta go get it,” Aldama declared, acknowledging the Grizzlies’ recent competitive battles with the Warriors. “We want to beat them every single time. Obviously, that’s not going to happen, but that’s in the back of our minds, being honest. They got one win, we got one win – it doesn’t matter by how much you beat them, but you want to make sure they know you’re coming.”
The Warriors’ loss is tied for their fourth-largest margin of defeat in franchise history and their worst since a 52-point blowout at the hands of the Boston Celtics in March.
Despite the demoralizing defeat,Warriors head coach Steve Kerr remained optimistic. “I know who we are, I know what our team is about,” Kerr said. ”I know we’ve got competitors, I know we’re going to bounce back. So I’m not concerned about that. But we’ve got a lot of work to do to execute, learn how to execute under pressure, take care of the ball, get good shots. We’ll regroup tomorrow in minneapolis, have practice, and get ready to go Saturday (against the Minnesota timberwolves).”
“We Want To beat Them Every Single Time”: Grizzlies Dismantle Warriors in Historic Blowout
Memphis Grizzlies’ Santi Aldama and company leave there’s no doubt whatsoever in their statement win over the Golden State Warriors
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Grizzlies sent an undeniable message to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, dismantling their star-studded lineup in a 144-93 thrashing. This wasn’t just any win for the Grizzlies; it marked the second time this season they’ve delivered a historic blowout, surpassing their previous record 45-point win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Stephen Curry and draymond Green, cornerstones of Golden state’s dynasty, experienced a brutal night. Curry, a two-time MVP, suffered a career first: failing to score a single field goal while playing at least 12 minutes, going 0-for-7 from the field, including six missed threes. Green, known for his all-around contributions, finished with a stat line of zero points, rebounds, or assists for only the 11th time in 837 career games, the first time achieving this dubious feat while playing more than eight minutes.Both players ended the night with lowly plus-minus ratings: Curry at minus-42 and Green at minus-41.
“We have to accept that if we don’t have an answer for how a team’s guarding us, we’ve got to figure something (else) out on the fly,” Curry admitted after the game. “We didn’t do it, and they (beat us by) 50. … That was kind of embarrassing.”
The Grizzlies, conversely, operated as a well-oiled machine. Six players scored in double digits, led by reserve forward Santi Aldama, who showcased his versatility with 21 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and a block. Aldama and Luke Kennard led the grizzlies’ franchise-record 27 three-pointers with five apiece.
“when you see blood, you gotta go get it,” Aldama said, acknowledging the Grizzlies’ recent clashes with the Warriors. “We want to beat them every single time. Obviously, that’s not going to happen, but that’s in the back of our minds, being honest. They got one win, we got one win – it doesn’t matter by how much you beat them, but you want to make sure they know you’re coming.”
The Warriors’ loss is tied for their fourth-largest margin of defeat in franchise history, their worst since a 52-point blowout at the hands of the boston Celtics in March.
Despite the demoralizing defeat, Warriors head coach steve Kerr maintained his optimism. “I know who we are, I know what our team is about,” Kerr said. “I know we’ve got competitors, I know we’re going to bounce back. So I’m not concerned about that. But we’ve got a lot of work to do to execute, learn how to execute under pressure, take care of the ball, get good shots. We’ll regroup tomorrow in Minneapolis, have practise, and get ready to go Saturday (against the Minnesota Timberwolves).”.