Warriors feel 'sting' in familiar way, waste opportunity after blowing 12-point lead vs. Grizzlies

The Golden State Warriors’ 111-108 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday was marked by a blown stretch after taking control late. Sitting in front of reporters at Chase Center, coach Steve Kerr stressed that the team’s fate depends on “winning on the margins,” meaning smart play to the buzzer. Golden State led by as many as 12 in the fourth, but after going up 106-94 on a De’Anthony Melton triple with 3:47 remaining, Memphis went on a 17-0 run. The Grizzlies used shooting and free throws—hitting 4 of 7 from the field during the burst and going 7 of 8 at the line—to take the lead as the Warriors missed eight straight shots and committed two turnovers.