The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-108 on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Chase Center, with Cameron Boozer delivering 25 points, 13 rebounds and six assists. Ty Jerome led all scorers with 28 points as Memphis erased a six-point fourth-quarter deficit to improve to 2-0.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Warriors Take a Narrow Lead
Golden State finished the opening quarter ahead 34-33. It was the highest-scoring period for Memphis, while the Warriors matched that 34-point output again in the third quarter.
Second Quarter: Memphis Moves Ahead
The Grizzlies outscored the Warriors 27-22 in the second period to take a 60-56 halftime lead. Golden State’s scoring dropped by 12 points from its opening-quarter total, allowing Memphis to reverse the early advantage.
Third Quarter: Golden State Regains Control
The Warriors delivered their strongest quarter by scoring margin, outpacing Memphis 34-24. That 10-point advantage turned a four-point halftime deficit into a 90-84 lead entering the fourth.
Fourth Quarter: Grizzlies Complete the Comeback
Memphis answered with a 27-18 closing period, overcoming the six-point deficit to secure a three-point road victory without overtime. Golden State’s 18 points were its lowest total in any quarter, and the Grizzlies’ nine-point advantage in the final period decided the result.
Key Performers
- Cameron Boozer, Grizzlies: Finished with 25 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, leading Memphis in both rebounds and assists while recording a double-double.
- Ty Jerome, Grizzlies: Led all scorers with 28 points. Together, Jerome and Boozer supplied 53 of Memphis’ 111 points.
- Stephen Curry, Warriors: Paced Golden State with 24 points.
- Yaxel Lendeborg, Warriors: Contributed 18 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and three steals, leading Golden State in rebounds and assists.
NerdSports Stat: Memphis outscored Golden State 95-82 on field goals, enough to overcome the Warriors’ 10-point advantage at the free-throw line.
Game Analysis: Shooting Efficiency Separates Memphis
The Grizzlies made 40 of 86 field-goal attempts, shooting 46.5%, compared with Golden State’s 34-for-83 performance at 41.0%. Memphis also held a slight advantage from beyond the arc, making 15 of 39 attempts for 38.5%. The Warriors finished 14-for-41 from three-point range, or 34.1%.
Golden State kept the score close through its work at the foul line. The Warriors converted 26 of 29 free throws for 89.7%, while Memphis made 16 of 22 for 72.7%. That difference offset much of the Grizzlies’ advantage from the field, but not all of it.
Memphis also finished ahead in rebounds, 47-41, and assists, 27-23. Boozer’s contributions across scoring, rebounding and passing complemented Jerome’s game-high point total. For Golden State, Curry’s scoring and Lendeborg’s all-around production were not enough to preserve the lead after three quarters.
Closing Context: Memphis Moves to 2-0
The Grizzlies improved to 2-0 overall and 1-0 on the road, while the Warriors fell to 0-2 overall and 0-1 at home. Memphis next hosts the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, October 25, at 6:00 p.m. PDT. Golden State hosts the Denver Nuggets on Monday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m. PDT, seeking its first win of the regular season.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-108 on October 23, 2026.
Ty Jerome scored 28 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, the Memphis Grizzlies sit at 2-0 in the Western Conference.
Cameron Boozer was the standout performer with 25 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.