Warriors Vs Grizzlies: Golden State routs Memphis 133-112 in Memphis
In a Wednesday night matchup that featured depleted rosters on both sides, the warriors vs grizzlies game ended 133-112 in favor of Golden State on Feb. 25, 2026 in MEMPHIS, Tenn., a win that widened a second-half gap and left Memphis tied for 12th in the West.
Warriors Vs Grizzlies: Box score highlights
Will Richard led Golden State with 21 points, Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton II scored 19 apiece, and Gui Santos added 17 as the Warriors finished with a 133-112 victory. GG Jackson paced Memphis with 24 points and eight rebounds, Ty Jerome finished with 22 points and five assists, and Javon Small had 16 points. Eight of the nine Golden State players who saw action reached double figures; the lone exception, two-way player Malevy Leons, had nine points.
How the Warriors built a blowout
Golden State turned an early edge into a runaway with sustained second-quarter offense. The Warriors forced a Grizzlies timeout after taking a 17-12 lead, then used ball movement and a 29-8 run midway through the second quarter to push the advantage to 63-39 and a 74-53 halftime lead. The margin swelled to 32 in the fourth quarter before Golden State coasted to the final score.
Lineups, rotations and in-game moments
The Warriors started Brandin Podziemski, Will Richard, Moses Moody, Gui Santos and Al Horford, and brought Pat Spencer, Quinten Post, Gary Payton II and Malevy Leons off the bench. Golden State scored 34 points in the first quarter while allowing 31, and a later 14-0 run in the second quarter pushed the lead into the 20s. GG Jackson banked a halfcourt buzzer-beater to end a quarter, and Memphis found some life after halftime as the Grizzlies cut into the deficit early in the third quarter before the Warriors reasserted control.
Injuries, absences and roster notes
Both teams entered the game with heavy injury lists. The Warriors were missing Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler in addition to other regulars; one summary listed Draymond Green as unavailable Wednesday night while another listed him as questionable. De’Anthony Melton did not play, and Al Horford returned to the rotation after missing Tuesday’s game. One source noted Seth Curry and Kristaps Porziņģis among the Warriors absences. Memphis was without Ja Morant, Zach Edey and Cedric Coward, and coverage noted that Santi Aldama, Brandon Clarke and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope would also be out with some legitimate injuries. Kyle Anderson was declared out for personal reasons about an hour before game time; another summary listed him as questionable.
Standings, context and the broader picture
The Warriors began the night slotted eighth in the Western Conference after a 113-109 loss in New Orleans on Tuesday, and the win in Memphis figures into their postseason positioning. The Grizzlies entered Wednesday having dropped two straight and 12 of their last 15 games since late January; the loss in Memphis dropped them into a tie for 12th place in the West with the idle Dallas Mavericks. Coverage also noted that Memphis has engaged in roster moves tied to a broader tanking operation, including trading Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. in the last year.
What’s next
Memphis will start a three-game road trip in Dallas on Friday. The Warriors remain in the midst of a short two-game road trip after the loss in New Orleans the night before, and discussion of Golden State’s season outlook noted that injuries to Butler and Curry have largely dashed hopes of escaping the Play-In Tournament; collective tanking across the league has lessened pressure in the standings, and the Dubs were described as having a fairly easy schedule over the final months with a chance to push for a 6th or 7th seed with a strong stretch.
