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Golden State edged Memphis 114–113 on February 9 at Chase Center in a defensive struggle that fell well short of the Vegas total of 218.5. T. Jerome led the Grizzlies with 19 points while J. Mashack added 17, but Memphis's fourth-quarter collapse proved decisive—the visitors managed just 15 points in the final frame after scoring 33 in both the second and third quarters. P. Spencer paced the Warriors with 17 points, supported by G. Santos's 16 as Golden State shot 53 percent from the field and made 11 threes to Memphis's 10. The Grizzlies' defense was sharp, forcing 23 turnovers and tallying 17 steals, yet Golden State's 31 assists and balanced scoring depth proved the difference down the stretch. Despite the narrow margin, Golden State's offensive rating of 109.2 edged Memphis's 111.3, underscoring how tight possessions determined the outcome. The Warriors' resilience in the fourth quarter—outscoring Memphis 29–15—keeps them in contention for playoff positioning.
