The four-time NBA champion hit 12 three-pointers within the victory as Golden State leapfrogged Memphis within the Western Convention standings.
Stephen Curry scored 52 factors and Jimmy Butler added 27 to steer the visiting Golden State Warriors previous the Memphis Grizzlies 134-125 for his or her third straight victory, and their twelfth previously 15 video games.
Curry made 16 of 31 pictures on Tuesday, together with 12 of 20 from past the three-point arc, and contributed 10 rebounds, eight assists and 5 steals.
The 37-year-old posted his second 50-point sport of the season and moved into twenty fifth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring record within the course of. Curry hit two free throws halfway by means of the third quarter to cross Jerry West (25,192) on the record, and he ended the night time at 25,205.
Draymond Inexperienced had 13 factors, 10 rebounds and 12 assists for the Warriors, who made 28 of 28 free throws.
Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 36 factors and 6 assists. Jaren Jackson Jr scored 22, Desmond Bane had 19 factors and Santi Aldama 18. Rookie huge man Zach Edey completed with a career-high-tying 16 boards to associate with 10 factors and 4 blocks.
The Warriors (44-31) additionally handed Memphis (44-32) to maneuver into fifth place within the Western Convention. The Grizzlies misplaced for the seventh time in eight video games, together with consecutive residence defeats to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Boston Celtics and the Warriors.
Golden State improved to 19-5 since Butler arrived in a commerce with the Miami Warmth. Memphis dropped to 8-14 for the reason that All-Star break.
The Grizzlies led by 4 with 3:38 left within the fourth quarter following a floater within the lane by Jackson, however the Warriors regained the lead for good at 123-122 with 2:24 left on two free throws by Butler. Golden State went 8-for-8 on free throws within the remaining 2:half-hour.
Curry had 32 factors at halftime on 11-of-16 taking pictures, together with 8-for-10 from past the arc, main the Warriors to a 74-66 benefit on the break.
Golden State performed with out key ahead Jonathan Kuminga, who was out with a proper pelvic contusion.
