Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET
FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
TV: NBCS-BA (Golden State), FDSSE (Memphis), NBA League Pass
The Golden State Warriors head to Memphis on the second night of a back-to-back after a road loss in New Orleans (109-113 on Feb. 24), facing a Grizzlies team that’s struggled to consistency this season. Golden State sits in the Western Conference playoff mix (8th place), while Memphis lingers near the bottom (11th in the West), dealing with injuries and a sub-.500 campaign. This Western Conference clash could see the Warriors leverage veteran experience and shooting against a depleted Grizzlies squad.
Recent Form (Last 10 Games)
Warriors: Mixed 5-5 or similar in recent stretches. They won convincingly over Denver (128-117 on Feb. 22) but dropped games including the recent Pelicans loss. Golden State is 3-2 ATS in some recent road spots but vulnerable on back-to-backs (lost last three as favorites with rest disadvantage per trends).
Grizzlies: Rough 2-8 or worse lately, including a home loss to Sacramento (114-123 on Feb. 23). They’ve won only sporadically since early February (2-3 or 3-5 in stretches). Memphis is 3-2 ATS in last 5 but 1-4 SU recently, showing fight but lacking closing ability.
Injury Report
Golden State Warriors:
- Stephen Curry (PG) – Day-to-Day (right knee soreness).
- Al Horford (C) – Day-to-Day (left toe injury management).
- Jimmy Butler (SG/SF) – Out for season (torn right ACL).
- Others (e.g., Kristaps Porzingis out with Achilles/illness in prior notes; Seth Curry out back) – Multiple rotation pieces questionable or out, forcing reliance on De’Anthony Melton, Moses Moody, Pat Spencer, and bench depth.
Memphis Grizzlies:
- Ja Morant (PG) – Out (left elbow UCL sprain).
- Santi Aldama (F) – Out (right knee injury management).
- Brandon Clarke (F) – Out (right calf strain).
- Zach Edey (C) – Out (left ankle stress reaction).
- Cedric Coward (F) – Out (right knee posterior capsule sprain).
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (G) – Out (right 5th finger surgery recovery).
- Kyle Anderson (F) – Questionable (right knee patellar tendinitis).
- Heavy frontcourt and guard absences limit Memphis’ depth severely.
Key Player Matchups
- De’Anthony Melton / Moses Moody (Warriors guards/wings) vs. Grizzlies perimeter (limited without Morant): Warriors’ backcourt speed and shooting could exploit Memphis’ depleted defense. Melton (recent 28-point effort) and Moody provide scoring punch.
- Gui Santos / Pat Spencer (Warriors frontcourt contributors) vs. Grizzlies bigs (thin without Edey/Clarke/Aldama): Golden State’s size advantage grows with Memphis missing rim protectors; expect rebounding and second-chance edges.
- Warriors bench depth vs. Grizzlies reserves: Golden State’s experience shines here—role players like Moody and Melton step up, while Memphis relies on young pieces amid injuries.
- Three-Point Shooting & Pace: Warriors average strong 3PT% and could pull away if hot from deep; Grizzlies struggle to contain shooters without full roster.
Series History
Golden State has dominated recent meetings, winning the last four head-to-heads (including 114-113 at home on Feb. 9, 2026; 131-118 on Oct. 27, 2025; and prior 2025 wins). All-time, Warriors lead 60-52. Games often feature high totals and close finishes, but Golden State covers frequently as favorites in this matchup.
Betting Trends
- Warriors 25-32-1 ATS overall; strong as modest road favorites but spotty on back-to-backs.
- Grizzlies 25-30-1 ATS; 3-2 ATS in last 5 but poor SU (1-4 recently); home underdogs have value in spots.
- Totals trend Over in recent Warriors road games and Grizzlies home contests (combined pace decent despite injuries).
- Warriors won and covered in most recent H2H; Grizzlies 1-4 SU lately.
Game Odds
Golden State Warriors – 3.5
Memphis Grizzlies 228.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, February 24, 2026
