Warriors Defeat Grizzlies, Secure 7th Seed in Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors secured the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in a thrilling NBA Play-In Tournament game. Key players, Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, combined for 75 points, with Curry delivering crucial three-pointers in the final minutes and Butler contributing significantly throughout the game. Despite a strong comeback from Memphis, led by Desmond Bane and Ja Morant, the Warriors' experience and Butler's impact since his acquisition were pivotal. The Grizzlies will now face the winner of the Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks game for the eighth seed. The Warriors are set to face the second-seeded Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. Memphis had a chance to tie the game but committed a critical five-second violation in the closing moments.