"We set (the tone) really on the defensive end to start the game, Podziemski said, not wanting to discuss his own big stat line. Just set a tone, got some easy ones. The crowd was slow to fill out FedEx Forum on Wednesday evening, an unsurprising development considering the two players whose jersey dotted the stands Steph Curry and Ja Morant were both inactive."
"Each of the nine active Warriors made a 3-pointer and scored at least seven points, and the visitors pinged the ball from side to side to find whatever shot they wanted. Will Richard scored 21 points, Al Horford scored 10 and grabbed seven rebounds, Gary Payton II put up 19 points, Gui Santos dropped 17 points and Moses Moody had 14 as eight different Golden State players hit double figures."
"The Warriors made 53% of their shots and 19 of 46 from behind the arc. They had 37 assists on 49 made baskets. Just a really good night for everybody who stepped on the floor, Kerr said, later adding, I'm really enjoying coaching these guys. The energy, the enthusiasm, supporting each other. It's really fun."
The Warriors secured a 133-112 victory over the Grizzlies in Memphis on the second night of a back-to-back, bouncing back from a loss to New Orleans. Brandin Podziemski, celebrating his 23rd birthday, led the shorthanded team with 19 points, six assists, and eight rebounds while emphasizing defensive intensity. Despite missing star players Steph Curry and Ja Morant, Golden State demonstrated exceptional ball movement and shooting efficiency. Eight different Warriors scored in double figures, with Will Richard adding 21 points, Gary Payton II contributing 19, and Gui Santos scoring 17. The team shot 53% overall and made 19 of 46 three-pointers, recording 37 assists on 49 made baskets. Coach Steve Kerr praised the team's energy and enthusiasm.
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