The Golden State Warriors faced the Memphis Grizzlies without their star guard Stephen Curry, but managed to secure a 121-113 victory, improving their season series lead to 2-1. This win was a significant rebound after suffering a 51-point defeat to the Grizzlies earlier in December. The game saw a repeat of tensions from their previous encounters, particularly involving Warriors forward Draymond Green and Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey.

In the fourth quarter, Green's aggressive play led to another altercation with Edey, resulting in a flagrant foul being assessed against Green. Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins expressed no complaints about the officiating, stating that the referees handled the situation well. This incident adds to a season filled with altercations for the Grizzlies, including a previous incident involving Ja Morant.