(The Sports Xchange) – The Golden State Warriors’ quest to become a big part of NBAhistory remains alive — barely.
Golden State, seeking to become the first team in league history to win 73 games during the regular season, was nearly denied the opportunity by the slumping, injury-depleted Memphis Grizzlies.
Memphis, which had lost 11 of its past 14, led most of the final quarter before falling to the Warriors 100-99 on Saturday.
Golden State, which rested starting center Andrew Bogut, had difficulty against a team it had beaten soundly in two earlier games — including a 50-point win at home.
Steph Curry and Klay Thompson struggled from long range going a combined 5 for 24, but Draymond Green rescued the Warriors with 23 points, including the game-winning tip-in with a minute to go. He also had 11 rebounds.
Thompson added 20 points and Curry finished with 17, although he went 3 for 14 from beyond the arc.
NBA results
(Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NBA games on Saturday (home team in CAPS)
Phoenix 121 NEW ORLEANS 100; ATLANTA 118 Boston 107; Golden State 100 MEMPHIS 99; CHICAGO 105 Cleveland 102; Minnesota 106 PORTLAND 105; SACRAMENTO 114 Oklahoma City 112.
