{"id":596605,"date":"2026-02-11T12:13:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T12:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/596605\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T12:13:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T12:13:51","slug":"warriors-grizzlies-santos-podziemski-clutch-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/596605\/","title":{"rendered":"Warriors-Grizzlies: Santos, Podziemski clutch"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN FRANCISCO \u2013 Warriors-Grizzlies: a game once synonymous with animus and mutual disdain. Defined by playoff series, sound bites and hard fouls on national TV.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But the visitors from Memphis were a husk of that outfit, a cavalcade of new faces and Golden State castoffs being observed by the ghost of Ja Morant garbed in street clothes.\u00a0But honestly, the Warriors also bore little resemblance to the dynasty of that era. A far older and much slower Draymond Green remained the only remnant of those days suiting up on Monday,<\/p>\n

Steph Curry sat next to his brother Seth, both adorned in a normal outfit as they watched a thrilling 114-113 Warriors win at Chase Center.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In a battle of unheralded rosters, the Warriors trailed by just one point with 90 seconds remaining.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"GoldenGolden State Warriors\u2019 Stephen Curry #30 and his brother Seth Curry, #31 left, sit on the bench in the third quarter of their NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

Golden State and Memphis traded empty possessions for the next minute, with the Grizzlies forcing two separate jump balls. Gui Santos gave the Warriors the lead with a putback layup with 19.4 seconds remaining, and then Brandin Podziemski altered Cam Spencer\u2019s last-second attempt enough to secure the win.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe just were there hooping together, everybody happy, everybody just playing for each other, playing hard on defense, running for each other,\u201d Santos said.\u201dThe last game winning basket feels like we got like cereja (cherry) like the fruit at the top of the cake you know, just little detail.\u201d<\/p>\n

Al Horford had a throwback game with 16 points and six assists, while Podziemski scored 16. Santos scored in double figures for the seventh straight game, putting in 16.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust a lot of grit from our group,\u201d Horford said. \u201cWe really had to lock in there. It seemed like all game we were playing their style, very fast paced, just a lot going on. So I think that we kind of settled down and we got stops when we needed to there at the end.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"GoldenGolden State Warriors\u2019 Al Horford #20 is guarded by Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Jahmai Mashack #21 and Brandon Clarke #15 in the first quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

As has been the case many a time during the season, giveaways hampered Golden State for much of the night. The Warriors had 23 turnovers, with Green accounting for seven of them.<\/p>\n

With Zach Edey and Santi Aldama among those inactive, faces familiar to the Bay Area led the Grizzlies. Warriors castaway Ty Jerome poured in 19 points in just 20 minutes, while Jahmai Mashack, who was drafted by Golden State this June before his draft rights were shipped to Memphis, scored 17 on 8 of 10 shooting off the bench.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pat Spencer got his first home start since signing a standard contract and put up 17 points and seven assists. Across the court, younger brother Cam scored two but also had four assists.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"GoldenGolden State Warriors\u2019 Pat Spencer #61 is guarded by his brother Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Cam Spencer #24 in the third quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

During the team\u2019s first home game in a week, the lower bowl was dotted with unoccupied seats deep into the first quarter. Most of the vacancies were eventually filled \u2013 the sellout streak extended to 593 \u2013 but the crowd\u2019s energy remained half-full until finally finding a voice in the final period.<\/p>\n

The Warriors were tied at 32 with Memphis early, but the Grizzlies led 65-57 at halftime. Poor 3-point shooting was partially to blame, with the Warriors shooting just 6 for 21 from behind the arc over the initial 24 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Memphis\u2019 offense continued to hum after halftime, taking a 98-85 lead into the fourth quarter. But the Warriors continued to push the Grizzlies, and was able to come up with a clutch victory.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Warriors (29-25) will play host to San Antonio in their last game before the All-Star break.<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Moses Moody #4 and Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Ty Jerome #2 battle for a loose ball in the first quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Al Horford #20 is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Scotty Pippen Jr. #1 in the first quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Pat Spencer #61 brings the ball downcourt in the first quarter of their NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Gui Santos #15 makes the game-winning layup in the fourth quarter of their NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Draymond Green #23 passes behind the back of Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Ty Jerome #2 in the first quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Al Horford #20 shoots a layup past Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Kyle Anderson #5 in the second quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Al Horford #20 is guarded by Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Jahmai Mashack #21 and Brandon Clarke #15 in the first quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 De\u2019anthony Melton #8 hangs on to the ball as he\u2019s double teamed by Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Jaylen Wells #0 and Kyle Anderson #5 in the second quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Gui Santos #15 dunks past Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Cam Spencer #24 in the second quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 De\u2019anthony Melton #8 drives to the basket past Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Taylor Hendricks #22 in the second quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Memphis<\/p>\n

Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Javon Small #10 is guarded by Golden State Warriors\u2019 Pat Spencer #61 in the third quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Gui Santos #15 puts up a shot past Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Jaylen Wells #0 in the second quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Memphis<\/p>\n

Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Jahmai Mashack #21 is guarded by Golden State Warriors\u2019 De\u2019anthony Melton #8 in the third quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Gary Payton II #0 shoots a layup past Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Cam Spencer #24 in the second quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr instructs from the bench in the third quarter of their NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 De\u2019anthony Melton #8 dunks in the third quarter of their NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Memphis<\/p>\n

Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Jaylen Wells #0 loses control of the ball after being fouled by Golden State Warriors\u2019 Draymond Green #23 in the third quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. To the left is Golden State Warriors\u2019 Pat Spencer #61. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Memphis<\/p>\n

Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Jaylen Wells #0 shoot a layup past Golden State Warriors\u2019 Gui Santos #15 in the third quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Stephen Curry #30 and his brother Seth Curry, #31 left, talk while sitting on the bench in the third quarter of their NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Memphis<\/p>\n

Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Cam Spencer #24 is guarded by his brother Golden State Warriors\u2019 Pat Spencer #61 in the third quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Seth Curry #31 cheers from the bench during a timeout in the fourth quarter of their NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Al Horford #20 guards Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Javon Small #10 in the fourth quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Stephen Curry #30 cheers from the bench during a timeout in the third quarter of their NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Al Horford #20 grabs a rebound in the fourth quarter of their NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Memphis<\/p>\n

Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Cam Spencer #24 is guarded by Golden State Warriors\u2019 Brandin Podziemski #2 in the fourth quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors\u2019 Draymond Green #23 talks with Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Darnell Lazare after the Warriors 114-113 NBA win at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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Golden State Warriors\u2019 Moses Moody #4 and Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 Ty Jerome #2 battle for a loose ball in the first quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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