Grizzlies hit franchise-record 27 3s in 51-point rout of Warriors

The Memphis Grizzlies scored the first eight points in Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors and never looked back.

With a franchise-record 27 made 3-pointers, the Grizzlies demolished the Warriors 144-93 for the largest margin of victory in an NBA game this season.

Santi Aldama was 5 of 10 from 3-point range and led Memphis with 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Luke Kennard also made 5 3-pointers and Jake LaRavia scored 19.

The Southwest Division-leading Grizzlies (19-9) built a 37-15 lead after one quarter and were up by as many as 57 points in winning for the 11th time in 13 games.

The Warriors (14-12), meanwhile, have lost nine of 11, with superstar Stephen Curry missing all seven of his field goal attempts and finishing with just two points off free throws. It was the first time he failed to make a field goal in a game he played at least 20 minutes.

His backcourt mate, Dennis Schroder, struggled mightily in his Warriors debut, scoring five points on 2-of-12 shooting.

On from Long Distance Franchise Record with 27 3PM pic.twitter.com/vJPofMqcGj

— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 20, 2024

Towns has huge game in return to Minnesota to power Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 20 rebounds in leading the New York Knicks to a 133-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Playing his first game against the Timberwolves since being traded by the franchise to the Knicks just before the start of training camp, Towns also had six assists and made all five of his 3-point attempts.

Towns, who had spent his first nine NBA seasons with the Timberwolves after being selected first overall in the 2015 draft, broke out with 19 points in the second quarter to help the Knicks to a 73-51 half-time lead.

32 finishes with PTS and 20 REB have a GAME, @karltowns pic.twitter.com/XLE3TMWEPv

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 20, 2024

Mikal Bridges added 29 points, six rebounds and six assists for New York (17-10), which led by as much as 36 points and won for the 12th time in 16 games after starting the season 5-6.

Julius Randle, who was sent to Minnesota along with Donte DiVincenzo as part of the Towns trade with New York, led the Timberwolves with 24 points, while Anthony Edwards scored 17 - nine points less than his scoring average.

The Timberwolves (14-12), who entered the game winners of six of seven, gave up a season high in points.

Wembanyama scores 42 as Spurs beat Hawks in OT

Victor Wembanyama scored 42 points, with eight coming in overtime as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Atlanta Hawks 133-126.

Wembanyama made 13 of 24 shots - including 7 of 15 from 3-point range - and also had six rebounds, five assists and four blocks.

The Spurs (14-13) won for the third time in four games and improved to 10-1 in games in which Wembanyama scores 25 or more points. They are 2-9 in games he plays and scores fewer than 25.

ARE YOU KIDDING?!?!?! pic.twitter.com/OQOxnpAQaK

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) December 20, 2024

Devin Vassell made 5 of 7 3-point shots and scored 23, while Jeremy Sochan added 20 points and eight boards for San Antonio.

The Hawks were led by De'Andre Hunter's 27 points off the bench, while Trae Young finished with 23 points and 16 assists.

It was the second straight loss for Atlanta (14-14) following a 7-1 stretch.