Green’s Return overshadowed as Grizzlies edges Warriors in tightly-contested game

The Memphis Grizzlies secured a 116-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors, led by Vince Williams Jr.’s 24 points and GG Jackson’s career-high 23 points. The game marked Draymond Green’s return from his league suspension, playing 23 minutes and scoring seven points. Despite Jaren Jackson Jr.’s struggles with a 4-of-20 shooting performance, he contributed 18 points. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 26 points, and Jonathan Kuminga recorded 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Andrew Wiggins added 16 points. Memphis, dealing with injuries, had seven players unavailable, including their top five scorers. The game remained competitive, with neither team holding a double-digit lead until Memphis’ 10-1 run in the fourth quarter. The win snapped Memphis’ two-game losing streak. The game, held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, was a part of the annual celebration for the Grizzlies. The smaller-than-expected crowd was attributed to severe weather conditions in Memphis, leading the Grizzlies to offer a ticket exchange option for affected fans. Despite the challenges, Memphis capitalized on Golden State’s turnovers and shooting struggles to secure the crucial victory.