"The reality of the Warriors' roster means that, on nights one or more of their veteran stars gets a breather, their ability to win at less than full strength will play an imperative role in determining their position when the postseason comes around. Golden State has looked mighty good when everyone is available, and on Monday night, the Warriors (3-1) notched their first win while missing a key piece."
"Moses Moody heated up after halftime to score 20 points off the bench, while Jonathan Kuminga led four Golden State starters to finish in double figures, as the Warriors dispatched of the Memphis Grizzlies, 131-118. All the while, Al Horford watched from the bench in a beige sweatsuit. The supporting cast delivered a better effort than on Friday in Portland, the Warriors' first game without the 39-year-old Horford, which ended in a 139-119 loss despite getting 42 points from Steph Curry."
The Warriors earned a 131-118 win over the Memphis Grizzlies despite sitting veteran Al Horford. Moses Moody scored 20 off the bench and Jonathan Kuminga posted a 25-point, 10-rebound double-double. Brandin Podziemski had season highs with 23 points and six assists, and Jimmy Butler added 20 points. Draymond Green led the team with 10 assists while Steph Curry scored only 16, his lowest output of the young season. The performance highlighted Golden State's depth and its ability to win when key veterans are given a breather, with several young, homegrown players stepping up.
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