Grizzlies Vs Warriors — grizzlies vs warriors: Warriors 133-112 rout in Memphis (26 Feb, 2026)
In a Depleted matchup on 26 Feb, 2026 in Memphis, Tenn., grizzlies vs warriors ended with the Golden State Warriors routing the Memphis Grizzlies 133-112, a result that tightened postseason positioning for Golden State and deepened Memphis’s slump. Rookie Will Richard led the way with 21 points in a game marked by heavy injury absences on both sides.
Grizzlies Vs Warriors: Richard’s breakout and balanced Warriors scoring
Will Richard, identified in the coverage as a rookie, scored 21 points for the Warriors. Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton II each added 19 points, and Gui Santos contributed 17. Eight of the nine Golden State players who saw action reached double figures; the lone exception, Malevy Leons, finished with nine points. The Warriors stretched their lead at one point to 32 in the fourth quarter and coasted to the 133-112 final.
Second-quarter surge produced a commanding halftime cushion
Golden State’s first-half advantage was built around a 29-8 run midway through the second quarter. That spurt pushed the lead to 63-39 and helped the Warriors take a 74-53 lead into halftime, giving them a comfortable margin to maintain through the second half.
Memphis contributors, skid and standings impact
GG Jackson led Memphis with 24 points and eight rebounds. Ty Jerome finished with 22 points and five assists, and Javon Small scored 16 points. The Grizzlies entered the night having dropped two straight and 12 of their last 15 since late January; the loss dropped Memphis into a tie for 12th place in the Western Conference with the idle Dallas Mavericks. Memphis will start a three-game road trip in Dallas on Friday.
Injuries reshaped rotations; several stars unavailable
Both teams were depleted, with at least a half dozen rotation players on the injury list for each club. Notable absences included the Warriors’ Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler, and the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, Zach Edey and Cedric Coward. Kyle Anderson was declared out for personal reasons about an hour before game time, a late development that further altered Memphis’s lineup.
Postseason positioning and recent Warriors 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 victory in Memphis gave Golden State a bounce after that setback and reinforced their place in the Western playoff chase.
