Warriors' Curry Powers Team Past Grizzlies, Advances to Playoffs

Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a crucial 121-116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Play-In tournament, scoring 37 points—including 15 in the fourth quarter—and delivering a highlight four-point play after a tough corner three-pointer. With this victory, the Warriors secured the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference and will face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Curry, reflecting on the matchup, acknowledged the Rockets' transformation and strong defense under new leadership, highlighting the challenge ahead. The Rockets, led by Amen Thompson and Tari Eason, finished the season as the No. 2 seed and recently held Curry to his lowest scoring game ever when playing at least 30 minutes. Curry finished the regular season averaging 24.5 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds across 70 games, maintaining his reputation as one of the game's greatest shooters. The playoff series will open at Houston's Toyota Center, marking its first postseason game since the Warriors and Rockets last met in the playoffs.