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Warriors assign rookie Moses Moody to G League Santa Cruz

After playing seven minutes against the Grizzlies on Tuesday, the Warriors assigned rookie Moses Moody to G League Santa Cruz.

On Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors rookie guard Moses Moody tallied two points on 1-of-2 shooting from the field with a rebound and assists in seven minutes.

Following Tuesday’s loss in Memphis, the Warriors assigned the No. 14 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft to their G League affiliate in Santa Cruz. Prior to playing against the Grizzlies, Moody joined Santa Cruz for a road contest against the Memphis Hustle.

Against the Hustle, Moody popped off for 37 points on 13-of-23 shooting from the field to match his season-high. The Arkansas Razorback product added three boards, two steals and a block in 36 minutes.

Via @WarriorsPR on Twitter:

In seven appearances in the G League, Moody has tallied 30 or more points in four different contests. The 19-year-old is averaging 26.9 points on 46% shooting from the field with 5.4 rebounds in 31.9 minutes per game in the G League.

The Sea Dubs are set for a two-game road back-to-back series against the Texas Legends on Friday and Saturday.

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Stats and Highlights: Steph Curry records triple-double in Warriors’ loss vs. Ja Morant’s Grizzlies

In the Warriors’ road loss against Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, Steph Curry recorded his ninth career triple-double. Here’s a look at some of the stats and highlights.

Steph Curry’s battle against Ja Morant lived up to the hype.

Both point guards put their skills on display in a back and forth tilt between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.

Morant struck first, scoring 15 points in the first quarter. Behind the Murray State product, the Grizzlies jumped out to a double-figure lead in the first half. However, Curry and the Warriors were able to counter Morant’s opening punch with an explosive third quarter.

After halftime, Curry dropped 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the floor with a pair of triples in the third quarter alone. Behind Curry’s fireworks, the Warriors climbed back into the game to gain the lead before the fourth quarter.

Curry’s fiery third quarter set the guard up for a triple-double performance. The current Western Conference-leading vote-getter tallied a team-high 27 points on 8-of-21 shooting from the field with 10 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 39 minutes.

While Curry racked up the numbers in the boxscore, Morant was able to secure the victory. With a couple of clutch buckets down the stretch, Morant helped lead the Grizzlies over the Warriors for their 10th consecutive victory, 116-108.

Against Curry and the Warriors, Morant notched a game-high 29 points on 11-of-23 shooting from the floor with eight assists and five rebounds in 27 minutes.

Here is a look at some of the highlights from Tuesday night in Memphis via YouTube:

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NBA Twitter reacts to Steph Curry’s battle against Ja Morant in Warriors’ loss to red-hot Grizzlies

After Steph Curry and Ja Morant battled during the Warriors’ loss to the red-hot Grizzlies, NBA Twitter chimed in with different reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Tuesday.

With Draymond Green out, the streaking Memphis Grizzlies wasted no time landing the opening haymaker against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.

While the Warriors struggled with turnovers, Memphis rookie Ziaire Williams clicked alongside Ja Morant to help the Grizzlies quickly jump out to an 18 point advantage. However, the Warriors were able to survive the early storm with a fiery comeback in the third quarter.

Steph Curry fueled Golden State’s comeback with 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the field and a pair of triples in the third quarter alone.

Behind Curry, the Warriors shot 61.1% (11-of-18) from the field and 75% (6-of-8) from long distance. When the fourth quarter started, the Warriors held a three-point lead against the home team.

After a back and forth tilt in the final frame, the Grizzlies were able to close out the Warriors. While Morant and Tyus Jones hit clutch buckets, the Warriors’ offense went cold, scoring only 18 points in the fourth quarter.

Curry’s point guard battle against Morant lived up to the hype. The young Memphis point guard tallied 29 points on 11-of-23 shooting from the field with eight assists and five rebounds in 37 minutes to hand the Warriors a 116-108 loss.

Curry finished the game with his ninth-career triple-double, recording 27 points on 8-of-21 from the field with 10 boards, 10 assists and two steals in 39 minutes.

After Morant and the Grizzlies knocked off the Warriors for their 10th consecutive win, NBA Twitter exploded with different reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on social media about Curry, Morant and more on Tuesday night.

The post originally appeared on Warriors Wire. Follow Warriors Wire on Facebook and Twitter.

Injury Report: Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga (bilateral knee soreness) is out vs. Grizzlies on Tuesday

After a quick appearance in the G League, Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga has been ruled out against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night due to bilateral knee soreness.

With Draymond Green already set to miss Tuesday’s contest against the red-hot Memphis Grizzlies, the Golden State Warriors added another player to the injury report before tipoff.

Rookie Jonathan Kuminga has been ruled out against the Grizzlies on Tuesday due to bilateral knee soreness. Kuminga’s injury absence is expected to be short term according to Steve Kerr.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

Via @Con_Chron on Twitter:

On Monday, Kuminga has recalled by Golden State’s G League affiliate in Santa Cruz for a contest against the Memphis Hustle. In an overtime victory for Santa Cruz, the No. 7 overall pick from the 2021 NBA draft tallied 11 points, eight rebounds in 30 minutes.

Through 28 games in his rookie season, Kuminga is averaging 4.9 points on 47.2% shooting from the field with 1.7 rebounds in 9.7 minutes per game.

The Warriors will meet the Grizzlies in Memphis on Tuesday at 5 p.m. PT.

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Injury Report: Warriors’ Draymond Green (calf) out vs. Grizzlies on Tuesday

The Warriors will be without Draymond Green against the red-hot Grizzlies on Tuesday due to left calf tightness.

Although Draymond Green was on the court at tipoff for Klay Thompson’s return to the court, the Golden State Warriors defensive captain didn’t play in the contest.

Due to a calf injury, Green was essentially a late scratch against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday after immediately getting subbed out of the rest of the game following a planned foul in the opening seconds.

Green’s injury absence will extend to the start of the Warriors’ upcoming four-game road swing. The three-time All-Star has been ruled out against the red-hot Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday with left calf tightness. Gary Payton II and Otto Porter Jr. are also listed as questionable.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

The Warriors will now have to find a way to slow down Desmond Bane and Ja Morant without Green on defense. When Green subbed out on Sunday, Juan Toscano-Anderson was the first player off the bench for Steve Kerr.

Toscano-Anderson added two points on 1-of-3 shooting from the floor with four rebounds, three assists and a steal in 19 minutes. Andre Iguodala and Nemanja Bjelica will also be available in Golden State’s frontcourt next to Kevon Looney.

The Warriors will meet the Grizzlies in Memphis on Tuesday at 5 p.m. PT.

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Watch: Steph Curry’s son Canon presents Klay Thompson with game ball after return vs. Cavs

After tallying 17 points in 20 minutes in his comeback against the Cavs, Klay Thompson was presented with the game ball from Canon Curry.

With Klay Thompson set to make his long-awaited comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers, emotions were high on Sunday at San Francisco’s Chase Center.

After a knee and Achilles injury that kept him out for over two seasons, Thompson stepped on the court with his teammates on Sunday for the first time in 941 days.

In his first game back, Thompson notched 17 points on 7-of-18 shooting from the field and 3-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc. The five-time All-Star added three rebounds, an assists and a block in 20 minutes against the Cavs.

Following his emotional return to the court, Thompson earned the game-ball from the Warriors’ 96-82 win over the Cavs on Sunday. In Golden State’s locker room, Thompson was given the ball from a special presenter.

Steph Curry’s young son Canon was the one to hand Thompson the game ball after his long-awaited return to the court.

Via @warriors on Twitter:

Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:

Thompson’s Splash Brother and Canon’s father tallied a game-high 28 points on 10-of-21 shooting from the floor with five rebounds, five assists and a steal in 37 minutes. Curry dropped in four triples on 11 attempts from deep against the Cavaliers.

Curry and Thompson will be back on the floor on Tuesday against Ja Morant and the red-hot Memphis Grizzlies.

The post originally appeared on Warriors Wire. Follow Warriors Wire on Facebook and Twitter.

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Stats, Highlights: Warriors’ Klay Thompson scores 17 points in 20 minutes during comeback vs. Cavs

In his return to the court, Klay Thompson dropped 17 points in 20 minutes. Here is a look at the stats and highlights from his performance against the Cavs.

After over two long seasons away from the game due to a knee and Achilles injury, Klay Thompson made his highly-anticipated return to the court on Sunday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Following a raucous introduction in front of the Golden State Warriors’ home fans at San Francisco’s Chase Center, Thompson officially joined Steph Curry and his teammates in the starting lineup for the first time in 941 days.

Thompson quickly set an emotional crowd at Chase Center into a frenzy with a quick bucket on his first attempt on Golden State’s opening possession.

The Warriors didn’t push Thompson in his return, limiting him to short bursts of minutes in his season debut. The 31-year-old guard played the opening four minutes of the game before being subbed out to a standing ovation from the home crowd.

While playing 20 minutes in his return, Thompson showed different flashes of his former All-Star form, including a powerful dunk and quick barrage of 3-pointers.

Thompson finished the contest with 17 points on 7-of-18 shooting from the floor with three rebounds, an assist and a block against the Cavs. The five-time All-Star drilled three triples on eight attempts from deep in his return.

Outside of Steph Curry’s game-high 28 points, Thompson was the second-highest scorer in Golden State’s victory over Cleveland, 96-82.

Here is a look at some of Thompson’s highlights from his return on Sunday night in the Bay Area.

Via @warriors on Twitter:

After a day off on Monday, Thompson is set to make his first appearance on the road on Tuesday against the red-hot Memphis Grizzlies.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Klay Thompson’s 17 point performance in return vs. Cavs

After Klay Thompson tallied 17 points in his first game in over two seasons, NBA Twitter exploded with different reactions. Here is a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Sunday.

After a pair of injuries and an extensive rehab, Klay Thompson made his long-awaited return to the court for the Golden State Warriors after missing over two seasons.

Following a loud introduction from a frenzied crowd at San Francisco’s Chase Center, Thompson didn’t waste time getting right to work. On Golden State’s first possession, Thompson drove straight to the bucket for his first points since game six of the 2019 NBA Finals.

After getting his first shot out of the way, Thompson quickly reminded everyone of the same five-time All-Star player he was before his injuries.
During his season debut, Thompson let it fly from deep and even threw down a highlight-reel dunk over a Cavaliers defender. Anytime Thompson touched the ball; Chase Center began to shake with applause.

Thompson finished his emotional night with 17 points on 7-of-18 shooting from the field in 20 minutes. Thompson buried three triples on eight attempts from long-distance. The 31-year-old added three boards, an assist and a block against the Cavaliers.

Steph Curry added a game-high 28 points on 10-of-21 shooting from the floor to help seal a victory against the Cavaliers in Thompson’s return to the court.

Following Thompson’s 17 point performance in his season debut, NBA Twitter exploded with different reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Twitter on Sunday night.

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Watch: Warriors’ Klay Thompson scores on first attempt in return vs. Cavs

It didn’t take long for Klay Thompson to get on the board in his first game back on the court in over two seasons.

Following a tireless rehab, months of chatter, different updates and reports, the time was finally here.

After missing over two seasons due to a knee and Achilles injury, Klay Thompson made his long-awaited return to the court for the Golden State Warriors on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Before stepping on the court, Thompson was introduced to a roaring crowd at San Francisco’s Chase Center. When the opening buzzer rang through the arena and the ball went into the air for tipoff, all eyes were on Golden State’s No. 11.

In the opening possession for the Warriors, the ball immediately went to Thompson. The five-time All-Star didn’t waste any time to get his first shot off. Thompson drove straight through Cleveland’s defense to get his first bucket in 941 days with a floating layup.

Via @NBAonTNT on Twitter:

Thompson played the opening 4:23 of the first quarter before coming out of the game for his first rest. The Warriors will be patient with Thompson as he finds his game speed and continues to ramp up his conditioning.

Stay tuned to Warriors Wire for more updates from Thompson’s highly-anticipated return.

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Warriors arrive to Chase Center wearing different Klay Thompson jerseys on ‘Klay Day’

Before he makes his return to the court, members of the Warriors arrived at Chase Center wearing different Klay Thompson jerseys for “Klay Day.”

There’s a new holiday in the Bay Area.

With Klay Thompson set to make his long-awaited return from injury on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jan. 9 has been labeled “Klay Day.”

Sunday’s contest against the Cavaliers will mark the first time Thompson will be suited up since he suffered knee and Achilles injuries that kept him out for two seasons.

To celebrate Klay Day and Thompson’s return, members of the Warriors showed their support with special attire on their way into the San Francisco’s Chase Center. As they arrived at the arena on Sunday, each of Thompson’s teammates was wearing a different edition of his No. 11 jersey.

Via @warriors on Twitter:

After wearing the jerseys on the walk to the arena, the Warriors continued to don Thompson’s No. 11 while going through pregame shootaround on the court at Chase Center.

Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:

With Thompson back in the starting lineup, the Warriors will tip-off against the Cavaliers at 5:30 p.m. PT on Sunday evening.

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