Draymond Green and Stephen Curry lead balanced Warriors past Grizzlies 123-118

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) moves the ball while defended by Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) shoots a 3-point basket next to Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield reacts during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia, left, tries to poke the ball away from Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) and Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield, left, and center Kevon Looney compete for possession of the ball during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart, right, is unable to take the ball away from Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) shoots over Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, shoots a 3-point basket over Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

By JANIE McCAULEY

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green had 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists before a late ejection after two technical fouls in a 33-second span, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 on Friday night in a physical NBA Cup game.

Stephen Curry overcame a slow start to finish with 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Buddy Hield had 18 points and Moses Moody scored 14.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 32 points for Memphis in a matchup of teams with deep rotations who rely heavily on their reserves.

Curry, who had scored 36 and 37 points the past two games, respectively, shot 4 for 9 with three 3-pointers.

Takeaways

Grizzlies: Star guard Ja Morant has begun doing some on-court shooting work and will undergo imaging on his injured hip and pelvis area early next week once the team is home. “He’s got that itch to get back on the court, so that was under-control shooting,” coach Taylor Jenkins said.

Warriors: G Lindy Waters III made his second start of the season, then fell to the floor after blocking a shot with 1:58 left in the second quarter. Waters didn’t return because of a hyperextended left knee.

Key moments

A foul initially whistled against Green with 1:40 remaining before halftime when Jake LaRavia hit him in the face was challenged by the Warriors and the call was overturned. The foul was issued instead to LaRavia. Golden State won another challenge midway through the fourth.

Key stats

Curry didn’t make a field goal until a 3-pointer 2:40 before halftime, shooting just once in 11 minutes of first-quarter action and scoring his two points on free throws. He missed his initial three shots.

Up next

The Grizzlies host Denver on Sunday and Tuesday.

Golden State travels to Los Angeles to face the Clippers having dropped the last four in the series overall and five on the road.

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