Warriors Vs Grizzlies — warriors vs grizzlies: 133-112 Game Recap (Feb 25, 2026)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In Memphis on Feb. 25, 2026 the Golden State Warriors routed the Memphis Grizzlies 133-112 in a game that exposed thin rotations and stretched one team's lead to 32. The contest between battered rosters was billed as warriors vs grizzlies and unfolded as a dominant offensive night for Golden State.
Warriors Vs Grizzlies: Scoring burst
Will Richard scored 21 points, Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton II added 19 apiece, and Gui Santos contributed 17 as the Warriors rolled. Eight of the nine Golden State players who saw action reached double figures; the ninth player, Malevy Leons, had nine points. Golden State built a double-digit lead in the first half and stretched the margin to 32 in the fourth quarter before coasting to the victory.
First-half run sealed the tone
The Warriors' first-half lead was fueled by a 29-8 run midway through the second quarter. That burst took the advantage to 63-39 en route to a 74-53 halftime lead for Golden State, setting the stage for the comfortable finish in the second half.
Memphis scoring and rebounds
GG Jackson led the Grizzlies with 24 points and eight rebounds. Ty Jerome finished with 22 points and five assists, and Javon Small scored 16 points. Despite those outings, Memphis could not recover from the lopsided first-half deficit and the large late-game margin.
Injury lists and unavailable players
Key injuries continued to result in unusual lineups as both teams had at least a half dozen rotation players on the injury list. The Warriors' Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler, and the Grizzlies' Ja Morant, Zach Edey and Cedric Coward were among players unavailable Wednesday night. Kyle Anderson was declared out for personal reasons about an hour before game time.
Standings implications and form
The Warriors are still jockeying for postseason positioning, beginning the night slotted eighth in the West after a 113-109 loss in New Orleans on Tuesday night. The Grizzlies have been on the skids since late January, dropping two straight and 12 of their last 15 entering Wednesday's game. The loss dropped Memphis into a tie for 12th place in the West with the idle Dallas Mavericks.
What's next for Memphis
Memphis will start a three-game road trip in Dallas on Friday. The Grizzlies leave town having been outscored decisively in a game where Golden State's depth — even with injuries — produced a balanced attack and a runaway final score.
Sequence of events: Golden State built the early cushion with the 29-8 second-quarter run, took a 74-53 lead into halftime, extended the margin to 63-39 during that run, and pushed the lead to as much as 32 in the fourth quarter before finishing 133-112. Every listed player and number above reflects the full scoring and injury picture from the Memphis contest on Feb. 25, 2026.
