The Golden State Warriors continued their strong start to the 2025–2026 NBA season with a convincing 131–118 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on October 27, 2025. The game turned in the third quarter, where the Warriors’ balance, tempo, and precision overwhelmed Memphis and pushed their record to 3–1.
Jonathan Kuminga was the heartbeat of Golden State’s offense, recording 25 points and 10 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. His 13-point burst in the third quarter fueled a 16–4 run that completely shifted the game’s momentum. His energy and timing on both ends of the floor reflected a player evolving into a true two-way threat.
Golden State’s offense was sharp and unselfish, with four players scoring 20 or more points. Brandin Podziemski added 23, while Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody each finished with 20. The team’s ball movement and rhythm were nearly unstoppable, connecting on 19 of 43 shots from beyond the arc for an impressive 44.2 percent. Overall, the Warriors shot 53 percent from the field and outperformed Memphis in almost every key metric. Draymond Green orchestrated the offense with poise, dishing out 10 assists before fouling out late in the fourth quarter.
The Grizzlies put up a fight but could not match Golden State’s relentless pace and shot-making. Ja Morant led Memphis with 23 points and 9 assists but went scoreless from long range, missing all six of his three-point attempts. Jock Landale added 17 points, yet the Grizzlies’ defensive lapses in the paint proved costly. The Warriors outscored them 68–36 inside, exploiting gaps and rotating defenders with ease. Even a flagrant foul on Green in the third quarter failed to swing momentum as Golden State remained focused and composed.
The win marked the Warriors’ seventh consecutive home victory over Memphis and reaffirmed their depth and adaptability. Every player seemed connected, executing the system’s core principles of spacing, movement, and teamwork. Head coach Steve Kerr praised the team’s resilience after the game, highlighting Kuminga’s growth and the veteran presence of Butler and Green as key stabilizing forces.
This victory also served as a quiet statement to the Western Conference. The Warriors are no longer the aging dynasty that skeptics once doubted they are blending experience with youthful athleticism in a way that feels fresh and threatening. With Kuminga taking on a bigger role and the team’s bench producing with consistency, Golden State appears ready to make another deep run.
Memphis, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly. Their offense found rhythm in spurts, but their inability to contain Golden State’s transition attack and three-point shooting cost them. Despite flashes of brilliance from Morant and Landale, the Grizzlies never fully recovered after the Warriors’ explosive third quarter.
Golden State’s performance on both ends of the floor was a reminder of why they remain one of the most dangerous teams in basketball. They can outscore, outthink, and outlast opponents when their system clicks. The win not only improved their early-season record but also reinforced the message that the Warriors are still a powerhouse capable of dominating elite competition.
