Golden State Warriors Stun Memphis Grizzlies with Late Rally, Win 114-113
Published: February 10, 2026, 3:06 p.m.
In a thrilling finish, the Golden State Warriors pulled off a stunning comeback victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, rallying from 17 points down in the second half to win 114-113. The victory marked their second in the last three games, and came on the back of a clutch layup from Gui Santos with 19.4 seconds remaining.
The game was a hard-fought battle, with both teams missing multiple key players. The Warriors found themselves trailing 108-95 with just 8:23 left in the game. However, they held the Grizzlies to just five points the rest of the way, allowing them to claw their way back into the contest.
Late-Game Heroics
The dramatic final moments saw both teams fighting for control. A driving layup by Moses Moody brought the Warriors within 113-112 with two minutes remaining, setting the stage for a tense finish. Despite three missed shots that could have given the Warriors the lead, they finally took advantage of a key missed opportunity by Al Horford.
With 25.9 seconds left, Horford missed a point-blank shot, but grabbed his own rebound. After missing again, he managed to corral the ball and hand it off to Santos, who converted the game-winning layup in a sea of defenders to give the Warriors a 114-113 lead.
Memphis had two chances to reclaim the lead. Jahmai Mashack couldn’t connect from close range, and Cam Spencer grabbed the offensive rebound, but in his haste to create a play, he threw the ball directly to Horford, who successfully ran out the clock.
Key Contributions from the Warriors
Pat Spencer led the Warriors with 17 points and a team-high seven assists. Despite 23 turnovers that turned into 23 points for Memphis, the Warriors showed resilience in the final minutes. Other key contributors for Golden State included Santos (16 points), Horford (16 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists), Brandin Podziemski (16 points), Moody (15 points), Draymond Green (14 points), and De’Anthony Melton (10 points).
Horford’s leadership was instrumental in the win, not only with his game-winning assist to Santos but also with his defensive presence and rebounding.
Memphis’ Struggles in the Absence of Key Players
The Memphis Grizzlies were also missing several key players, including Ja Morant, Santi Aldama, and Zach Edey, following the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade to Utah. Despite these absences, Memphis had some strong individual performances. Ty Jerome led the team with 19 points and seven assists, while Mashack added 17 points. Off the bench, Taylor Hendricks and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope contributed 15 points each, and Scotty Pippen Jr. chipped in 11 points.
Hendricks also completed a double-double, grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds.
Looking Ahead
For the Warriors, the win was an important morale boost, especially as they continue to play without Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler III due to injury. The team is also eagerly awaiting the debut of Kristaps Porzingis, which could further strengthen their lineup.
Meanwhile, Memphis will need to regroup and find ways to continue competing despite the absence of their stars. They had a strong start to the season, but injuries and trades have complicated their journey moving forward.
As the 2026 season progresses, both teams will look to improve and solidify their positions for a playoff push. The Warriors’ ability to battle through adversity and come back late in games will be an important factor in their pursuit of a strong finish to the season.
