Warriors Grizzlies 17-0 comeback leaves Golden State 0-2

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors 111-108 on Friday after a late 17-0 run, leaving Golden State 0-2. Memphis erased a 12-point deficit over the final 3:47, with rookie Cameron Boozer delivering the go-ahead basket in his second NBA game.

Golden State doesn't get much recovery time. The Warriors visit Phoenix on Saturday, with Stephen Curry expected to rest and Brandin Podziemski saying he'll sit out because of back soreness, according to ESPN. For Memphis, the challenge is building on an encouraging win without treating one remarkable finish as a nightly formula.

How the Grizzlies' 17-0 comeback happened

De'Anthony Melton's corner 3 put Golden State ahead by 12 with 3:47 left. Then Curry fouled Jaylen Wells on a made corner 3, giving Memphis a four-point possession and a way back into the game.

According to ESPN, Curry, Draymond Green, Yaxel Lendeborg and Podziemski combined to miss four consecutive shots over the next 80 seconds. Boozer followed with four made free throws on back-to-back possessions, attacking Lendeborg and Melton.

Ty Jerome then hit a corner 3 after a loose-ball scramble with 1:24 remaining, cutting the deficit to one. Wells tied it with a free throw at 54.7 seconds. After another Curry miss, Boozer attacked the smaller Podziemski and made a nine-foot floater to put Memphis ahead 108-106.

Green's illegal screen on the next possession denied Golden State a clean response. Steve Kerr received a technical while protesting, and Memphis made three free throws, including the technical, to complete the 17-0 run. The final score was 111-108.

Why the Warriors' fourth-quarter collapse stings

“Eight different things had to happen,” Kerr said, according to ESPN. “If any one of those eight doesn't happen, I think we win. It was just an avalanche.”

Our read is that this wasn't just one bad decision. Golden State gave away points on Curry's closeout, couldn't end its scoring drought, allowed Boozer to attack advantageous matchups and then lost a possession to an illegal screen. There were several chances to stop the slide.

Kerr disputed the screening calls, but our view is that officiating can't explain away everything that came before. A team protecting a double-digit lead needs something more reliable than hoping the opponent finally misses.

The scale was unusual even across Kerr's long tenure. According to ESPN Research, it was the second-longest fourth-quarter run by a Warriors opponent in the Kerr era, behind Houston's 21-0 stretch in 2018. That's context, not proof that Golden State will keep losing this way.

Boozer and Jerome give Memphis more to build on

Boozer finished with 25 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, according to ESPN. The No. 2 pick supplied more than the go-ahead shot: his four free throws earlier in the comeback helped Memphis close the gap.

What stood out to us was how much he contributed. Scoring, rebounding and creating for teammates all appeared in that stat line, and the decisive possession came with a smaller defender in front of him. We think that's more useful to track than simply remembering him as the rookie who hit the winner.

Jerome deserves plenty of attention, too. Reuters reported that he scored a game-high 28 points, while ESPN noted that his 73 points through two games led the NBA at the time of its report. Boozer supplied the defining basket, but Memphis' early scoring story isn't a one-player show.

Warriors Suns preview: availability comes first

Golden State faces Phoenix on Saturday at 10 p.m. EDT, on the second night of a back-to-back. ESPN reported that Curry said he “probably” wouldn't play, while Podziemski said he would miss the game as he manages back soreness. Those are different levels of certainty, so Curry's final status still matters.

The Associated Press preview carried by ESPN listed Phoenix at -9.5, with a total of 224.5. Our view is that the availability picture deserves more attention than an emotional reaction to Friday's finish.

The same preview listed these additional injury concerns:

• Golden State: Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody out with knee injuries; Kristaps Porzingis out with illness; Charles Bassey day to day with a patellar issue.
• Phoenix: Mark Williams out with a shoulder injury; Oso Ighodaro day to day with a hip issue; Luke Kennard day to day with a knee issue.

Phoenix enters 0-1, so neither team has a win to lean on. The central question is who can actually play, not which team sounds more desperate after a loss.

What to watch next for Memphis

Our read is that the comeback should generate questions as well as praise. Finishing with a 17-0 run is impressive. Relying on that kind of finish isn't a sound plan.

We'd watch whether Boozer continues contributing beyond scoring and whether Jerome remains a substantial offensive contributor. Two games offer something to examine, not a settled expectation for the season.

We'd also want updated availability and more detail about Memphis' next matchup before making a firm prediction. Friday's highlights alone aren't enough.

What bettors should watch before making a pick

Our first checkpoint is Golden State's confirmed lineup in Phoenix. Curry's expected rest, Podziemski's stated absence and the already-listed injuries could make Saturday's team materially different from the group that led Memphis late. Friday's collapse matters, but it shouldn't replace an assessment of Saturday's available players.

Our second checkpoint is separating encouraging individual performances from conclusions drawn after just two games. Boozer's all-around production and Jerome's scoring deserve attention; neither makes another comeback automatic. We'd want more availability and matchup information before making a recommendation on Memphis' next game.

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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Warriors vs. Grizzlies?

Memphis beat Golden State 111-108 on Friday, October 23, 2026. The Grizzlies put together a late 17-0 run, and the loss left the Warriors 0-2.

How did the Grizzlies come back against the Warriors?

Golden State led by 12 with 3:47 remaining before Memphis produced a 17-0 run. Cameron Boozer's nine-foot floater gave Memphis a 108-106 lead, and the Grizzlies added three free throws after an illegal-screen call and a technical on Steve Kerr.

Is Stephen Curry playing against the Suns?

According to ESPN, Curry said he probably wouldn't play in Phoenix on Saturday and was expected to rest. Brandin Podziemski said he would miss the game while managing back soreness.

How many points did Cameron Boozer score against Golden State?

Boozer finished with 25 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in his second career NBA game, according to ESPN. He also made the go-ahead floater in the closing seconds.

Sources: Warriors implode late as Grizzlies' 17-0 run caps stunning comeback (ESPN) · Phoenix hosts Golden State in conference showdown (ESPN) · Warriors implode late as Grizzlies' 17-0 run caps stunning comeback (abc7news.com) · Cam Boozer steals the show with game winner as Grizzlies' big late run takes down Golden State (si.com) · What we learned as Grizzlies spoil home opener, Warriors collapse late in loss (sports.yahoo.com) · Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Oct 23, 2026 Game Summary (nba.com)