Warriors overcome 17-point deficit to beat Grizzlies in final seconds

Gui Santos' layup with 19.4 seconds left lifts Golden State to 114-113 victory over Memphis

Feb. 10, 2026 at 12:15am

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The Golden State Warriors erased a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit, rallying for a 114-113 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Gui Santos hit the game-winning layup with 19.4 seconds remaining after the Warriors closed the game on a 13-2 run. Al Horford added 19 points, nine rebounds and six assists, while Brandin Podziemski had 16 points, four rebounds and five assists for Golden State, which overcame 23 turnovers.

Why it matters

The Warriors were able to overcome the absence of star guard Stephen Curry to defeat a Grizzlies team that was also missing its top player, Ja Morant. The victory keeps Golden State in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference, while Memphis continues to struggle to find consistency this season.

The details

Golden State trailed by as many as 17 points in the game and was down 98-85 entering the fourth quarter. But the Warriors clamped down defensively, holding the Grizzlies to just five points in the final 8:23 to complete the comeback. Gui Santos had 16 points, including the game-winning layup, while Moses Moody scored 15 points, going 8-of-9 from the free-throw line.

  • The Warriors overcame a 17-point deficit to win the game.
  • Gui Santos hit the game-winning layup with 19.4 seconds remaining.

The players

Gui Santos

A Warriors player who had 16 points, including the game-winning layup with 19.4 seconds left.

Al Horford

A Warriors player who had 19 points, nine rebounds and six assists.

Brandin Podziemski

A Warriors player who had 16 points, four rebounds and five assists.

Moses Moody

A Warriors player who scored 15 points, going 8-of-9 from the free-throw line.

Ja Morant

The Grizzlies' star guard who was out for this game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This game showcased the Warriors' resilience and ability to overcome adversity, even without their star player Steph Curry. The victory keeps Golden State in the playoff hunt in the competitive Western Conference.