Butler and Curry Lead Warriors Over Grizzlies 121-116 for Playoffs Berth

Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 38 points and Stephen Curry added 37 as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in a play-in tournament game on Tuesday night at Chase Center. With the victory, the Warriors secured the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs and will face the Houston Rockets in the first round. The Warriors led by as many as 20 points but had to hold off a furious comeback by the Grizzlies, who tied the game in the fourth quarter. Curry sealed the win with clutch three-pointers and free throws in the final minutes. Butler contributed seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals, while Curry grabbed eight rebounds and dished four assists. Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies with 30 points, while Ja Morant scored 22 points. Memphis committed 20 turnovers, leading to 27 points for Golden State. Zach Edey recorded a double-double for the Grizzlies with 14 points and 17 rebounds. After the game, Butler praised Curry, saying, 'That's a Batman if I've ever seen a Batman.' The Warriors will begin their series against the second-seeded Rockets on Sunday at Toyota Center.