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Top 3 statistical performers from Warriors’ win vs. Grizzlies

Here are the top three statistical performers from the Golden State Warriors win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Golden State Warriors have won three of their last five games. Their latest victory came against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday (Feb. 2.) Multiple players flashed their elite-level upside as they helped Steve Kerr‘s team secure another win in an attempt to build some momentum heading into the All-Star break.

Golden State’s win comes on the first night of a back-to-back, with the team set to face the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday (Feb. 3.) Fortunately for the Warriors, multiple members of the team’s younger core have begun making impactful contributions, either as part of the starting lineup or when coming off the bench.

As such, Kerr will likely feel comfortable with his team’s ability to deal with the tough scheduling while maintaining their effort level and pace of play. Still, before we begin looking ahead to the Hawks game, let’s take a look at which three members of the Warriors roster stood out in the win over Memphis.

Watch: Steph Curry mic’d up in Warriors loss to Kings

Steph Curry was mic’d up during the Golden State Warriors loss to the Sacramento Kings.

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday (Jan. 25.) Steph Curry‘s late-game turnover proved to be the game’s final possession, which allowed the Kings to secure their second win over Golden State this season. Golden State and Sacramento are quickly developing a rivalry following their seven-game playoff series last season.

During the game, Curry was mic’d up. In a recent video that was released on YouTube, you can hear the veteran guard dictating play, giving advice to his teammates, and letting Brandin Podziemski know who he was planning to attack in a mismatch.

Curry ended the game with 33 points. He has continued to be one of the best guards in the NBA this season despite being 35 years old. However, Curry did miss out on being an All-Star starter this season, with Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receiving more votes.

You can watch some of the highlights from Curry being mic’d up by clicking on the embedded video above.

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NBA Rookie Ladder: Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski lands just outside top-5 in latest rookie rankings

The Golden State rookie landed just outside the top-5 in the latest NBA rookie rankings.

Throughout the Golden State Warriors’ up-and-down season, 2024 first-round pick Brandin Podziemski has provided a much-needed spark in Steve Kerr’s lineup. With injuries to Chris Paul and Gary Payton II, Podziemski has shined with an increased role alongside Steph Curry and Klay Thompson in Golden State’s rotation.

The rookie out of Santa Clara is averaging 9.2 points on 45.7% shooting from the field, with 39.1% shooting from beyond the arc to go along with 5.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 24.4 minutes per game.

In the latest round of the NBA’s Kia Rookie Ladder from NBA.com’s Steve Aschburner, Podziemski is beginning to earn recognition for his impressive campaign. Podziemski landed just outside the top five at No. 6 in the set of rookie rankings. Aschburner ranked the young Golden State guard in front of top-five picks Scoot Henderson and Ausar Thompson.

See the rest of the rankings here.

Podziemski recently matched his career-high with 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting from the field with 10 rebounds and three assists in a homecoming performance against the Milwaukee Bucks. Podziemski’s effort against the Bucks was the third time this season he’s notched 20 or more points and his second double-double of the season.

Podziemski will have the chance to build on his solid rookie campaign on Wednesday when the Warriors host the Atlanta Hawks at San Francisco’s Chase Center.

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