Warriors vs. Grizzlies: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Tuesday January 11, 2022
Golden State Warriors 31, Memphis Grizzlies 45 (Q2 07:18)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DMTimeout Golden State.
Long way to go, but the Grizzlies are up 14 on the top team in the NBA. – 8:47 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
DESMOND BANE FOR 3 pic.twitter.com/9uh5Dq7R5e – 8:47 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Jaren Jackson Jr. in foul trouble. A costly foul 30 feet from the basket. Can’t have those. – 8:47 PM Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
One of the main trips I’ve missed during this pandemic is Memphis. The city & the arena vibe is dope to this country boy. – 8:47 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
a lil hustle & flow. keep your eyes on trip 🦄
@Jaren Jackson Jr. // #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/vxSteTB8UB – 8:46 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Beli with another 3, his second. Warriors gonna need some of that in this game. – 8:45 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ziaire Williams is not hitting jab step 3s earlier this season. Confidence is a game-changer. He’s really played well. – 8:45 PM Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
7th three-pointer for the Grizzlies (and counting)!! – 8:45 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
And Jaren Jackson Jr. gets the bounce on the deep 3 😎 – 8:45 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
3 for 3 from 3 for @Tyus Jones pic.twitter.com/1I6QI3t3oE – 8:43 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Not a good foul by Jaren Jackson Jr. there. Pair it with a tough call right before and now he has 2. – 8:42 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Over last 13 quarters, the Warriors are 24-for-111 from three-point range (21.6 percent).
Curry, who didn’t play in one of those games, is 5-for-22 during the same stretch. – 8:40 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
After 1 in Memphis: Warriors trail Grizzlies 28-24
-Green: at home.
-Klay 4 pts, 2/4 FG
-Curry 3 points 0/4 FG (6 rebs, 4 assists)
-Wiggins 7 3/6 FG
-Six turnovers
-Sometimes a 4pt Q1 deficit is a win . . . – 8:39 PM Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
A lot of focus rightfully on Ja Morant in that first quarter, but Ziaire Williams was really good defending Steph Curry, too. – 8:39 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
🔄TTO
📺 @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/bGhlqnqgvk – 8:39 PM Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Another great defensive start for the Grizzlies.
Warriors had 6 turnovers in the 1st qtr and Grizzlies scored 9PTS off of them. – 8:39 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
a fun first 12.
Us: 28 | @Golden State Warriors: 24
📺 @GrizzOnBally | 📻 @929espn pic.twitter.com/qHaET79WaR – 8:38 PM Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
END OF Q1: Warriors trail the Grizzlies, 28-24. Ja Morant, who’s getting some MVP buzz, already has 15 points. Curry has 3 points on 0-for-4 shooting (0-for-2 from 3). – 8:38 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
END OF THE 1ST
Warriors 24
Grizzlies 28
Ja: 15 points, 2 assists
Trip: 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block
X: 3 rebounds, 1 assist – 8:37 PM Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ja Morant was something else in the 1st qtr:
15PTS (6-10 FG), 2 AST – 8:36 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The Grizzlies defense is so fluid and smart. They all communicate and stay on the same page. Melton Ziaire specially have hounded Steph Curry. Them boys are on him like white on rice. – 8:35 PM Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
A Steph Curry airball, that’s something you don’t see often – 8:34 PM Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
Quick, defensively active teams are tough on the Warriors, and that’s this Memphis team. More troubling than Suns in a prospective playoff matchup, IMO. – 8:31 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
Z BALL. SPLASH. 🎱
@Ziaire Williams // #GrzNxtGEn pic.twitter.com/RCabJMshCu – 8:31 PM Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
I like the Grizzlies’ odds of winning tonight if Ja Morant continues to outscore all of the Warriors. Morant 15, Golden State 14 after 9:14 of action. – 8:29 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant came up a little slow after trying to block that Curry layup. Grabbed at his groin area a little bit, and now just checked out.
He looks to be OK, but that’s obviously not something you want to see. – 8:28 PM John Karalis @John_Karalis
Ja Morant 15, Warriors 14 early in Memphis. Ja is putting on a show – 8:28 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
pic.twitter.com/LlA1755Mt5 – 8:28 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant is on a mission tonight. Attacking the rim on every possession. He’s unhappy with the lack of foul calls, but just got one on Iguodala.
The Memphis fans liked that. – 8:27 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
THE HIGHEST IN THE ROOM 🥷
15 already in the first quarter for @Ja Morant
#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/BcsFMmrTDL – 8:26 PM Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
Midway through the first, Ja 15, Warriors 14 – 8:26 PM Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Memphis crowd greets former Grizzlies great Andre Iguodala with hearty boos. – 8:25 PM Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Andre Iguodala checks into the game to boos from the FedEx Forum crowd. If you remember, he opted not to play for Memphis after getting traded there. – 8:24 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Video of Andre Iguodala checking in against Memphis, or some shit. pic.twitter.com/PLSmuGwnaG – 8:24 PM Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
An appropriate and well-deserved boo for Andre Iguodala. Well done, folks. – 8:24 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
LOUD boos for Andre Iguodala when he checked in. – 8:24 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
The FedExForum is filled with boo’s as Andre Iguodala enters the game.
if you know, you know – 8:24 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
TURN US UP 12 🗣
@Ja Morant // #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/SZV0bgEMPv – 8:23 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Warriors so far: 5 minutes, 5 turnovers – 8:22 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Andre Iguodala readying to check in. – 8:22 PM Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
I can’t even begin to describe how loud it got in here on that Ja Morant dunk – 8:22 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
if you’re reading this 12 just took flight. – 8:21 PM Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Tonight really feels like the first game in a new chapter for this Grizzlies team. You can sense the recognition in the building of having fully stepped into a new phase. – 8:21 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
3 assists on our first 4 buckets. – 8:21 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
tuesday night slow jamz 🎵 pic.twitter.com/BGfV66RzQA – 8:20 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Extremely early in his comeback, but Klay Thompson has been working off the dribble more often than usual
(Via @NBCSWarriors) pic.twitter.com/AmpsMolOrY – 8:20 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ziaire Williams. Core piece. – 8:18 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Just when it looked like the Warriors were going to make a point, the Grizz hit an 8-0 run.
Ja Morant the catalyst. – 8:18 PM Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
when i tell you Ja Morant should be allowed to wear a helmet during games incase he jumps through the backboard im only half-kidding. – 8:18 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
ON ALL THAT 🚫
@Jaren Jackson Jr. // #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/ZKMVqpvJOV – 8:18 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
JA MORANT FOR 3
Timeout Warriors. Grizzlies are up 12-8 with 7:16 left in the 1st quarter – 8:18 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
KT straight down the lane
#KlayThompson || #NBAAllStar
📺 @NBCSAuthentic & @NBATV pic.twitter.com/5MBl71I7D3 – 8:17 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
ZIAIRE WILLIAMS, CORNER POCKET, IT’S CASH – 8:17 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Early observation: Klay Thompson’s handle is better than it has ever been. – 8:17 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
That midrange jumper by Klay looked more like Klay than any midrange he took in the first game – 8:15 PM Sam Amick @sam_amick
Klay Day, Part II…
With the Warriors taking on the rising Grizzlies, a look at why Klay Thompson’s return – and the choice not to trade him in 2014 – has as much to do with his defensive value as it does anything else, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/3061070/2022/0… – 8:14 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Wiggs wasted zero time getting to work
📺 @NBCSAuthentic & @NBATV pic.twitter.com/baE5hgikHW – 8:14 PM Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After tallying 17 points in 20 minutes in his comeback against the Cavs, Klay Thompson was presented with the game ball from Canon Curry. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/10/wat… – 8:14 PM Tas Melas @TasMelas
Jaren Jackson Jr. at center is the future of the Grizzlies, right? – 8:14 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
JTA opens on Ja Morant picking up full court, Klay Thompson on Desmond Bane, Andrew Wiggins on Kyle Anderson. – 8:12 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Looks like Ziaire Williams and Desmond Bane are splitting the Steph assignment, heck of a growth opportunity I’d say – 8:12 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
JTA starts on Ja with Wiggins on Bane – 8:12 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
And Jaren Jackson EMPHATICALLY sends Wiggins’ shot to the Warriors bench – 8:12 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS 🙅
📺 @GrizzOnBally
📻 @929espn
#GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/GS8MXRJDpl – 8:11 PM Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Want to see a lot more of Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga this season? You might need to start tuning into the @GLeagueWarriors. sfchronicle.com/sports/warrior… – 8:11 PM Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
Excited to be here tonight to see the hottest, most exciting team in the NBA. And also the Warriors! – 8:11 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Game. On.
#DubNation pic.twitter.com/prK66lVtVi – 8:10 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Schedule gets a little trickier for the Wolves in this next stretch after tonight (Memphis, GSW twice, at Knicks, at Atlanta, Brooklyn, at Portland, at Phoenix and Utah rest of the month). Have a chance to finish their first 41 games above .500 with a win tonight – 8:10 PM Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
Nice night in downtown Memphis. pic.twitter.com/XXO3WBIXo0 – 8:08 PM Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Ja’s two-hand rip-it-down block against the Lakers added to the Grizzlies’ pre-game hype video. It should stay there for the next 10 years or so. – 8:07 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Desmond Bane trash talking LeBron was added to the intro video, appropriately. – 8:07 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Desmond Bane talking trash with LeBron, and the Ja Morant chase down block are already in the Grizzlies’ pregame intro video – 8:06 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Packed house for Grizzlies-Warriors.
Massive matchup. pic.twitter.com/c92YMOTXCd – 8:06 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
first five out vs. @Golden State Warriors
🏇 @Ja Morant
🐸 @Desmond Bane
🌲 @Ziaire Williams
🐻 @KyleAnderson5
🟢 @jarenjacksonjr
@Verizon // #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/xqX5xrADTy – 8:02 PM Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After a quick appearance in the G League, Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga has been ruled out against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night due to bilateral knee soreness. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/11/inj… – 7:56 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
crib vibes 🔊
@Jaren Jackson Jr. // #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/yX1jT3xoRW – 7:54 PM Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Stephen Curry breaks out the Curry 6s for pre-game warmups in Memphis. pic.twitter.com/sXZ2h37Erz – 7:52 PM Clay Bailey @claybailey9
Here are your officials for the Grizzlies vs. Warriors on a Tuesday night. Zach Zarba, Curtis Blair and Natalie Sago. The president of the NBA officials fan club — @badunclep — cites this trio as the best in the league, fully endorsing their refereeing talents – 7:52 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
First 5 pic.twitter.com/rQfSOntEp4 – 7:50 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Starting lineups for tonight’s game
Warriors: Curry, Thompson, Wiggins, Toscano-Anderson, Looney
Grizzlies: Ja, Bane, Williams, Anderson, Trip – 7:49 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
It’s time…
Stream the game LIVE » https://t.co/OMrtDtXZqd pic.twitter.com/BBVSKFUwFB – 7:49 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
big 12. big splash alert.
@Ja Morant // #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/dbXdCgWP1S – 7:46 PM Jimmy Spencer @JimmySpencer
For the next 4 years, you get one player:
Stephen Curry
Or
Ja Morant
Who are you taking? – 7:39 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
💧 poole. pic.twitter.com/YGzh8Qwj4V – 7:32 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
hey, Ja Morant’s out here. Vote for him for the All Star game!
@Ja Morant | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/RalWrdOhKm – 7:21 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
good to back at the crib 🏡 pic.twitter.com/wH6zdXm1XO – 7:19 PM Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Some extra cheers for former Terp Aaron Wiggins tonight in DC. – 7:07 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Small applause for Terps product Aaron Wiggins introduced in Thunder’s starting lineup
(I may or may not have been the majority of that applause) – 7:07 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Good news for the Sixers: Tyrese Maxey is no longer on the injury report, which means he has cleared health and safety protocols. Shake Milton (back contusion) is still out, while Seth Curry (ankle soreness) is listed as questionable after missing last night’s game in Houston. pic.twitter.com/CTYVVhvCtV – 7:03 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
throwin’ darts 🎯
#AndrewWiggins || #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/j5lX8nNou4 – 7:01 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Good evening from Memphis
#StephenCurry || #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/aQ9rD0K91B – 6:45 PM Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
With Draymond Green out, JTA will get the start at PF for the Warriors tonight. – 6:43 PM Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is out tonight. Kerr said it’s a short term thing. – 6:37 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Steve Kerr said some of the Warriors players were laughing that many of James Wiseman’s classmates are still in high school.
“It happens fast.” – 6:35 PM Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Warriors still have no timetable on when James Wiseman will get cleared for contact work. – 6:34 PM Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
The Grizzlies say the honorees of the 17th Annual National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award are Muggsy Bogues, Elvin Hayes and Allan Houston. The honorees will be celebrated on game day during the Earl Lloyd Sports Legacy Symposium. – 6:34 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Gary Payton II (ankle) was listed as probable but will play vs Grizzlies, per Warriors coach Steve Kerr. Juan Toscano-Anderson will start at PF in place of Draymond Green (calf). – 6:33 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
cozy vibes on this side.
@cintronworld | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/PjTf7YlFgS – 6:33 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr. with some warmup 3’s — he’s had back-to-back games of 20+ points, 8+ rebounds, 5+ blocks, and he’s the only player to do that this season per @Stathead
@Jaren Jackson Jr. #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/DN3pr7r5JE – 6:33 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors starters tonight in Memphis
Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Juan Toscano-Anderson
Kevon Looney – 6:32 PM Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Otto Porter and GPII will play tonight. – 6:31 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
That’s it for pregame! We have tons of great Grizzlies content on the blog and the podcast network. @JoeMullinax has an awesome preview for this game, @NathanChester24 and I have features on Ziaire Williams and Tyus Jones. Check those out at grizzlybearblues.com – 6:25 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Darko Rajakovic said Steven Adams is still a game-time decision – 6:21 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Darko Rajakovic said Ja Morant has been working on everything, and has done it in the dark. Also added this isn’t even the best Ja we’ll see, and he’ll only get better – 6:20 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Kenny Atkinson is back on the road for the first time since late October. Warriors have all their assistant coaches on the bench tonight in Memphis. – 6:19 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Darko Rajakovic called playing a team like the Warriors “rewarding” and “challenging,” and it helps this team grow. With national attention, they just want to take things game by game, and grow with the process – 6:19 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Acting Grizzlies coach Darko Rajakovic said being out in health and safety protocols was “tough.”
“It hit me really hard.” – 6:18 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
This year we will be honoring Muggsy Bogues, Elvin Hayes and Allan Houston as part of our 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game presented by @MidSouthFord.
Full schedule of events: https://t.co/g6j2hvqLjw pic.twitter.com/HetqhmTmKS – 6:15 PM Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
The first Golden State Warriors team with Kevin Durant was listed among The Ringer’s top five NBA teams of the decade. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/18/war… – 6:00 PM Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault announces the starters vs Washington:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Josh Giddey
Aaron Wiggins
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl – 5:42 PM Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Injury report for Sixers-Hornets:
-Seth Curry questionable with left ankle soreness, Tobias Harris probable with right shoulder pain
-Shake Milton still out with a back contusion
-Tyrese Maxey not listed – 5:36 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Jonathan Kuminga is now out tonight in Memphis. Bilateral knee soreness. Otto Porter, previously questionable, is available. Gary Payton II upgraded to probable. He will be needed for stints on Ja Morant. – 5:36 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Are Memphis fans going to boo Andre Iguodala tonight? – 5:30 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“As a fan, it was pretty cool to watch. The emotion, you could see it on his face.” Suns coach Monty Williams.
Klay Thompson’s return after missing two seasons takes Warriors-Suns matchup to different level (w/video) #Suns #Warriors #DubNation #NBA https://t.co/yPHSBU7eiz pic.twitter.com/x0IIkEp07z – 5:25 PM Golden State Warriors PR @WarriorsPR
Warriors recall Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody pic.twitter.com/GqGGlCrlxi – 4:45 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
be the storm 🎤 pic.twitter.com/6O8cfc3jx8 – 4:03 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
1⃣1⃣ reached multiple career milestones in his return to the court.
Dive into the stats & facts behind a historic day on #WarriorsGround with the latest By the Numbers, presented by @googlecloud pic.twitter.com/XCmAUOsSuG – 4:02 PM Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Stephen Curry couldn’t help himself from rubbing salt in #Knicks fans’ wound again.
#Warriors #NBA
sportscasting.com/stephen-curry-… – 3:59 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Klay Thompson’s return after missing two seasons takes Warriors-Suns matchup to different level (w/video) #DubNation #Suns
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:35 PM Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
NBA Mailbag: Reliving Klay Day & more on.nba.com/3qfpPj2 – 3:17 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
From the praise of the league’s best coaches and players to the ultimate confidence & trust from teammates.
Here’s how Ja Morant is rising to stardom.
“The guy is a superstar. I don’t see anybody that’s had a real true answer for the guy.”
Story: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/2… – 2:47 PM Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
The latest on Draymond Green, who’s nursing a calf injury and didn’t join the Warriors for the start of their four-city trip: sfchronicle.com/sports/warrior… – 2:33 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
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#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/R8j9UoWYw3 – 2:15 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
swiiishin’ in memphis
#StephenCurry || #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/nmdwv08iTO – 2:05 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
buckets for breakfast
#KlayThompson || #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/1lBt1Ze68U – 2:01 PM Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Klay Thompson will play his second game of the season tonight when the Warriors face the Grizzlies
Klay’s former coach, @Mark Jackson, tells @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson his only concern is the time it takes for Klay to get back to being an elite defender #DubNation pic.twitter.com/AHSKB2lbjm – 2:00 PM