Grizzlies, Warriors put winning streaks on the line
The Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies both try to extend their winning streaks to four games, as the teams square off tonight at the FedExForum.
Memphis has won four of the last five meetings in this series. Golden State has lost two straight and four of its last five at the Grizzlies.
The Warriors are 11-9 all-time at the Grizzlies.
Golden State plays the finale of a three-game road trip. On Saturday, two-time All-Star Baron Davis scored 23 points and dished out seven assists to lead the Warriors over the Houston Rockets, 94-89, at the Toyota Center.
Jason Richardson finished with 22 points in the win over Houston for the Warriors, who withstood a late run by the Rockets to capture their third straight win.
The Warriors are 8-7 on the road this season. After tonight’s contest, Golden State returns home to host the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat at The Arena in Oakland.
Memphis plays the opener of a brief two-game homestand. Pau Gasol poured in 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds and eight assists as the Grizzlies defeated the Seattle SuperSonics, 100-96, on Saturday at KeyArena.
Shane Battier added 19 points in the win over Seattle for the Grizzlies, who have won five of their last six games overall. Eddie Jones finished with 17 points on 5-of-14 shooting from the field.
Memphis played the SuperSonics without guard Damon Stoudamire, who suffered a ruptured patella tendon in his right knee during Friday’s 93-90 victory over Portland and is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
The Grizzlies are 10-5 as the host this season. They have won two in a row at FedExForum.
