The Golden State Warriors secured the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the play-in tournament. Jimmy Butler III had a stellar performance with 38 points, while Stephen Curry contributed 37 points to lead the Warriors to victory. The win sets up a first-round series against the Rockets starting with Game 1 in Houston on Sunday.
Despite Desmond Bane's 30 points and Ja Morant's 22 points for the Grizzlies, the Warriors managed to outlast their opponents. Curry's crucial free throws in the final seconds sealed the victory for Golden State, while Butler's impactful play on both ends of the court proved pivotal in securing the win. The Grizzlies will now face the winner of the Mavericks-Kings matchup to determine the eighth playoff spot.