Intensity was high.
Both the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors were playing like teams trying to further cement their playoff status. Both teams got strong performances from their star players, and the game came down to the final minutes.
An 11-2 Warriors run point Memphis down five with 71 seconds remaining. The Grizzlies got a turnover their next possession, and a Warriors 3-pointer proved to be the dagger.
The Grizzlies fell 134-125 on Tuesday night.
Steph Curry made 12 3-pointers and scored a game-high 52 points. Jimmy Butler III added 27 points for the Warriors.
Ja Morant had one of his best performances of the season. He finished with 36 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 22 points and seven rebounds before fouling out with Memphis down one and 1:55 left in the fourth quarter.
Tuesday's loss drops the Grizzlies to the sixth spot in the Western Conference standings. Golden State moves into fifth spot.
The Grizzlies will return to action against the Miami Heat on Thursday (6:30 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network).
Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors live updates
Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors
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Date:Tuesday, April 1
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Time: 7 p.m. CT
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Location:FedExForum
What channel is Grizzlies-Warriors game on today?
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TV channel: FanDuel Sports Network
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Streaming: Fubo.tv
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Radio: 92.9 FM
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Grizzlies vs Warriors betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM :
Moneyline: Grizzlies +140
Spread: Warriors -4.5
Over/under: 239.5
Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at damichael.cole@commercialappeal.com. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC.
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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors: Final score, highlights

