Warriors Secure No. 7 Seed, Defeat Grizzlies 121-116

In a tightly contested play-in game, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116, securing the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 37 points, including crucial free throws in the final seconds to seal the victory, while Jimmy Butler III contributed 38 points. The Warriors will face the second-seeded Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs starting Sunday. The Grizzlies, despite a strong performance from Desmond Bane who scored 30 points, will have another opportunity to compete for the No. 8 seed against the winner of the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks matchup. This victory marked the Warriors' first win in a play-in game after three previous losses. Both teams displayed strong shooting percentages, but the Warriors managed to hold off a late charge from Memphis to secure the win.