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Grizzlies’ 17–2 Finish Sinks Warriors 111–108
Cameron Boozer’s late jumper helped Memphis erase a 12-point deficit, leaving Golden State without a win through two games.
The Memphis Grizzlies finished with a 17–2 run to beat the Golden State Warriors 111–108 at Chase Center on Friday, October 23, turning a 12-point deficit into their second victory of the season.
Golden State led 106–94 after De’Anthony Melton’s 3-pointer with 3:47 remaining. The Warriors did not make another field goal, according to The Associated Press’s report published by the NBA. Cameron Boozer’s jumper with 20 seconds left put Memphis ahead.
Ty Jerome scored 28 points for the Grizzlies. Boozer added 25 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, while Jaylen Wells contributed 17 points. Stephen Curry led Golden State with 24 points. Yaxel Lendeborg had 18 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, the official box score shows.
Jerome’s 3-pointer with 1:24 left brought Memphis within a point, and a Wells free throw tied the score before Boozer’s basket. Memphis scored 17 consecutive points during the comeback; Golden State’s late free throws account for the 17–2 closing margin.
The Grizzlies improved to 2–0 and visit Sacramento on Sunday. The Warriors fell to 0–2 and travel to Phoenix on Saturday.
