Feb 26 • 06:59 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia TVNET

Warriors defeat Grizzlies without Porziņģis

The Golden State Warriors secured a victory against the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA, winning 133-112 despite playing without Kristaps Porziņģis.

The Golden State Warriors achieved a notable 133-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in an NBA matchup held on Wednesday, despite missing their star player Kristaps Porziņģis due to illness. This win marks the Warriors' eighth position in the Western Conference standings with a record of 31 wins in 59 games. The team's performance was particularly impressive, with eight players scoring double digits, showcasing their depth and teamwork in Porziņģis's absence.

Leading the scoring for the Warriors was Will Richardson with 21 points, complemented by contributions from Brandon Podziemski and Gary Payton II, who scored 19 points each. The Warriors played without some of their key players, including Stephen and Seth Curry, Draymond Green, and De'Anthony Melton due to injuries. This presents a challenge for the team as they continue to navigate the season without their main roster, yet highlights the emerging talents on the team stepping up during crucial matches.

On the other end, the Grizzlies were also dealing with their own injury problems, missing key players such as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ja Morant. Nonetheless, Gregory Jackson was the standout player for Memphis, scoring 24 points while Ty Jerome added 22 points. The Grizzlies' capacity to fight back despite these setbacks indicates resilience, but their inability to secure a win against a depleted Warriors roster could be seen as a missed opportunity in their season campaign.

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