Stephen Curry/ Warriors vs. Grizzlies/ NBA blowout loss/ Golden State struggles/ Memphis dominance/ Newslooks/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The Golden State Warriors suffered a humiliating 144-93 defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night, marking their worst loss of the season. Stephen Curry went scoreless in 24 minutes, a first in his 16-year career, as the Warriors trailed by as many as 57 points. Memphis displayed dominance on both ends, highlighting Golden State’s struggles.
Grizzlies Dominate Warriors in Historic Blowout: Quick Looks
- Curry’s Career First: Stephen Curry went 0-for-7, scoring no field goals for the first time in his career.
- Largest Deficit of Season: Golden State trailed by 57 points, the biggest deficit in the NBA this season.
- Team Collapse: The Warriors shot just 25.8% outside Curry and a few others.
- Grizzlies’ Record Win: Memphis now holds the top two blowout victories of the season.
- Warriors’ Decline: Golden State has lost 9 of its last 11 games.
Stephen Curry, Warriors Hit Historic Low in 144-93 Memphis Loss
Deep Look
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies handed the Golden State Warriors their most humbling defeat of the season on Thursday night, dominating in a 144-93 blowout. The Warriors trailed by as many as 57 points in the game, which ended with the largest margin of defeat for any NBA team this season.
Stephen Curry’s Unprecedented Struggle
Stephen Curry, widely regarded as one of the NBA’s greatest shooters, failed to make a single field goal in 24 minutes of play—a first in his storied 16-year career. He went 0-for-7 from the field, missing all six of his 3-point attempts.
“That was embarrassing,” Curry said after the game. “I’ve got to be better than that.”
Curry and Draymond Green also set an ignominious record, combining for zero field goals for the first time in a game where both played.
Warriors’ Woes Continue
The defeat underscores Golden State’s recent struggles. Despite a promising 12-3 start to the season, the Warriors have now lost nine of their last 11 games.
“It wasn’t any of our nights, including mine,” said coach Steve Kerr, acknowledging the team’s poor performance.
Golden State’s shooting outside of Brandin Podziemski and Andrew Wiggins was abysmal. While the duo combined for 15-of-24 shooting, the rest of the team managed just 17-of-66 (25.8%). Jonathan Kuminga and Dennis Schroder, making his debut, each went 2-for-12.
Grizzlies’ Dominance
Ja Morant, who praised his team’s focus, said, “Once we’re all locked in defensively, you see what type of team we can be.”
The Grizzlies also hold the season’s second-largest victory margin with a 45-point win over Portland on Nov. 10. Memphis has shown their ability to dismantle opponents, previously leading Golden State by 55 points in a 2022 playoff game.
Looking Ahead
Despite the lopsided loss, Kerr expressed confidence in his team’s resilience:
“I know who we are. I know what our team is about,” Kerr said. “We’re going to regroup and bounce back.”
Key Takeaways
- Grizzlies’ Precision: Memphis controlled the game from start to finish, showing playoff-level intensity.
- Warriors’ Decline: A team that began 12-3 is now searching for answers amid a rough stretch.
- Historic Night for Curry: Stephen Curry’s rare scoreless outing highlights the Warriors’ broader issues.
- Memphis’ Statement: The Grizzlies proved their dominance with the season’s biggest blowout victory.
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