Teams, Lineup & Game Details

Detail	Information
Event	Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies (Regular Season)
Date	February 25, 2026
Venue	FedExForum, Memphis, TN
Start Time	7:30 p.m. ET
Attendance	15,689
Game Duration	2 hours, 12 minutes
Series Status	Warriors lead season series 2-0 (prior to this game)
Officials	Tony Brothers, Eric Dalen, Matt Myers
Final Score	Warriors 133 – Grizzlies 112

Key Players & Starting Lineups

Team	Key Scorers	Key Defenders
Golden State Warriors	Will Richard (21 pts), Brandin Podziemski (19 pts), Gary Payton II (19 pts)	Draymond Green, Pat Spencer
Memphis Grizzlies	GG Jackson (24 pts), Ty Jerome (22 pts), Javon Small (16 pts)	Jaylen Wells, Olivier-Maxence Prosper

Projected Starting Lineups

Golden State: De’Anthony Melton • Pat Spencer • Moses Moody • Gui Santos • Draymond Green

Memphis: Scotty Pippen Jr. • Cam Spencer • Jaylen Wells • GG Jackson II • Olivier-Maxence Prosper

(Draymond Green was later ruled out with back tightness prior to tip-off).

Quarter‑by‑Quarter Scoring Breakdown

Period	Warriors Pts	Grizzlies Pts	Cumulative GSW	Cumulative MEM
1st	34	31	34	31
2nd	40	22	74	53
3rd	22	23	96	76
4th	37	36	133	112
Final	133	112	Total: 133	Total: 112

The Warriors’ 40-point explosion in the second quarter proved insurmountable, as they outscored Memphis by 18 points in the period and never looked back.

The 2nd Period: 29 Runs That Rewrote History

The most explosive period came midway through the second quarter, when Golden State went on a devastating 29-8 run that turned a narrow 34-31 lead into a commanding 63-39 advantage with 4:30 left in the half. The assault was methodical and relentless, featuring contributions from virtually every Warrior on the floor.

Play	Scoring Event	Score GSW	Score MEM
Gary Payton II	steal and dunk	63	39
Will Richard	3-pointer from left wing	57	39
Brandin Podziemski	layup (drives baseline)	55	39
Gui Santos	three from corner	53	39
Moses Moody	mid-range jumper	51	39

Memphis’ defensive collapse during this stretch was shocking, as the Grizzlies allowed open perimeter looks and failed to secure defensive rebounds, enabling Golden State to generate second-chance points at will. The Grizzlies committed four turnovers during the run, leading directly to 11 fast-break points for the Warriors.

Standout Performances & Player Highlights

Player	Team	Stats (PTS/REB/AST/FG%)
Will Richard	GSW	21 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 8/14 FG
Brandin Podziemski	GSW	19 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 7/13 FG
Gary Payton II	GSW	19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 8/11 FG
Gui Santos	GSW	17 points, 6 rebounds, 3/5 3PT, 2 steals
GG Jackson	MEM	24 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 9/18 FG
Ty Jerome	MEM	22 points, 5 assists, 4/7 3PT

Will Richard was the most impactful player on the floor, leading all scorers with 21 points while playing suffocating perimeter defense that disrupted Memphis’s offensive rhythm. His efficiency (8-of-14 from the field) and timely shooting in the second quarter helped ignite the Warriors’ decisive run.

Golden State Warriors – Full Scoring Box Score

Hitter	Pos	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	STL	TO
Gui Santos	F	28	17	6-9	3-5	2-2	6	2	2	1
Moses Moody	G	30	14	5-11	2-5	2-2	4	4	1	0
Brandin Podziemski	G	31	19	7-13	3-6	2-2	8	6	2	2
Will Richard	G	29	21	8-14	3-7	2-2	4	3	1	1
Draymond Green	F	12	2	1-2	0-1	0-0	3	4	0	1
Gary Payton II	G	24	19	8-11	1-3	2-2	5	2	4	2
Al Horford	C	20	7	3-6	1-2	0-0	9	3	1	0
Pat Spencer	G	18	5	2-4	1-2	0-0	3	5	1	2
Malevy Leons	F	16	9	3-5	2-4	1-2	3	1	0	0

Memphis Grizzlies – Full Scoring Box Score

Hitter	Pos	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	STL	TO
GG Jackson II	F	34	24	9-18	3-7	3-4	8	3	1	2
Ty Jerome	G	30	22	8-15	4-7	2-2	3	5	1	2
Javon Small	G	26	16	6-12	3-6	1-1	2	4	1	1
Taylor Hendricks	F	22	14	5-10	2-5	2-2	7	1	0	1
Scotty Pippen Jr.	G	24	8	3-9	1-4	1-2	4	6	2	3
Jaylen Wells	G/F	20	9	4-8	1-3	0-0	3	2	1	1
Olivier-Maxence Prosper	F	18	6	2-5	0-2	2-2	5	1	0	1
Cam Spencer	G	14	5	2-4	1-2	0-0	2	3	1	1
Jahmai Mashack	G	12	8	3-6	1-2	1-2	1	1	0	1

The Warriors connected on 19 of 46 three-point attempts (41.3 percent) while holding Memphis to 12 of 33 from deep (36.4 percent) in the decisive victory.

Defensive Matchup Breakdown

Player	MIN	STL	BLK	DEF REB	DEF RTG
Gary Payton II	24	4	1	4	98.2
Pat Spencer	18	1	0	2	102.4
Moses Moody	30	1	0	3	105.1
Al Horford	20	1	1	7	97.8
Gui Santos	28	2	0	4	101.3

Player	MIN	STL	BLK	DEF REB	DEF RTG
Scotty Pippen Jr.	24	2	0	3	118.7
Jaylen Wells	20	1	0	2	121.4
GG Jackson II	34	1	1	6	115.2
Ty Jerome	30	1	0	2	117.9
Olivier-Maxence Prosper	18	0	0	4	119.5

The winning pitcher, or in basketball terms, the Warriors’ defensive catalyst was Gary Payton II, whose four steals and relentless on-ball pressure consistently disrupted Memphis’s offensive sets and triggered fast-break opportunities.

Key Statistics Comparison Table

Statistic	Warriors	Grizzlies
Final Points	133	112
Field Goals Made	51	41
Three-Pointers Made	19	12
Free Throws Made	12	14
Total Rebounds	48	34
Assists	35	27
Steals	12	7
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	14	16
Points in Paint	58	44
Fast Break Points	17	13
Bench Points	52	39
Largest Lead	32	1

Quotes & Reactions

Match Analysis: What Went Right & Wrong

Golden State Warriors

Category	Analysis
What Went Right	Ball movement generated 35 assists on 51 made field goals; eight players in double figures.
What Went Wrong	14 turnovers (though only 9 in first three quarters), allowing Memphis 16 fastbreak points.
Offensive Strength	Perimeter shooting (19-of-46 from three, 41.3 percent) and transition offense.
Defensive Strength	Forced 16 Grizzlies turnovers resulting in 33 points off turnovers.
Strategy	Aggressive double-teams on GG Jackson forced Memphis’s supporting cast into difficult shots.

Memphis Grizzlies

Category	Analysis
What Went Right	Ty Jerome’s 22-point performance and GG Jackson’s 24 points kept the game competitive early.
What Went Wrong	Inability to contain Golden State’s second-quarter surge (outscored 40-22 in 2nd quarter) punched their ticket to defeat.
Offensive Strength	Ball movement generated 27 assists, with Jackson and Jerome combining for 46 points.
Defensive Strength	None; allowed 51 made field goals on 45.8 percent shooting and gave up 58 points in the paint.
Strategy	Zone defense attempts were shredded by Golden State’s perimeter shooting and crisp passing.

Controversial moment: In the third quarter, GG Jackson appeared to have been fouled on a drive that resulted in a turnover, but the officials waved off the call, leading to a brief exchange between the Grizzlies’ forward and referee Tony Brothers. No technical foul was assessed, and the play stood.

Series / Season Timeline

Game	Date	Winner	Score
Game 1	February 9, 2026	Warriors	114-113
Game 2	February 25, 2026	Warriors	133-112
Season Series	2025-26	Warriors	2-0

Golden State improved to 31-28 on the season with the victory, climbing into the eighth seed in the Western Conference standings, while Memphis fell to 21-36, dropping into a tie for 12th place in the West.