Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry mixed for 75 factors within the Warriors’ thrilling 121-116 win over the Grizzlies. Butler scored 21 of his 38 factors within the first half, and Curry completed with 37, together with two consecutive threes within the final two minutes and scoring the ultimate 10 factors for his staff.
Ja Morant, who sprained his proper ankle within the third quarter, scored 22 factors, whereas Desmond Bane led Memphis with 30 factors. Santiago Aldama had 14 factors and eight rebounds however couldn’t inbound the ball in opposition to Curry earlier than a five-second violation that sealed the destiny for his staff. The Grizzlies will now face the winner of the Kings-Mavericks play-in recreation.
See the reactions from social media under:
Yeah we’ll by no means see one other Steph Curry
— 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒆
(@Three_Cone) April 16, 2025
You’ve by no means seen 5 gamers higher than Steph Curry. Cease mendacity to your self.
— MAL
(@MAL___) April 16, 2025
Steph Curry, when it mattered most, hit not one, however two clutch 3-point photographs. He’s merely unreal. I’m past pissed off with Steve Kerr, however should admire this utter greatness
— Jim Park
(@Sheridanblog) April 16, 2025
Steph Curry was enjoying possum the entire time. He was simply ready for the sport to get to the tip so he can hit some huge photographs. An awesome man who is aware of sports activities is all about narratives.
— Zito (@_Zeets) April 16, 2025
After watching this Warriors efficiency the previous week, I’d wish to be the primary particular person to congratulate the Los Angeles Lakers on beating the Houston Rockets to advance to the Western Convention Finals.
— nick wright (@getnickwright) April 16, 2025
I’ve no phrases to explain this Grizzlies staff, they be doing Nickelodeon reveals kind of errors.
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod
(@big_business_) April 16, 2025
I can’t consider Santi Aldama / Memphis Grizzlies didn’t get this ball inbounded, as a substitute getting a 5-second violation
With Stephen Curry guarding the inbounder, you need to have the angle to no less than put the ball on somebody
Good communication from Jimmy Butler + switching throughout… pic.twitter.com/nDsTGqudds
— Jackson Lloyd (@JacksonLloydNBA) April 16, 2025
Lakers/Warriors would have been the Royal Rumble however Warriors/Rockets is Hell In A Cell and that’s how i like my PPVs.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) April 16, 2025