Jonathan Kuminga scored 25 points with 10 rebounds and four assists as the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-118 on Monday night. Brandin Podziemski added 23 points and six assists, while Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody each scored 20. Stephen Curry chipped in with 16. Draymond Green had 10 assists before fouling out, also picking up a flagrant foul for a hard grab on Santi Aldama, who finished with 14 points.
Ja Morant led Memphis with 23 points and nine assists but missed all six three-point attempts. Jock Landale added 17 points. Moody sparked a big third quarter, hitting back-to-back threes as Golden State pulled ahead 88-75 and scored 12 of his 20 points in the period. Despite 15 turnovers, the Warriors’ balanced attack and strong third quarter sealed the win.