In case you haven’t heard, the Grindhouse is a tough venue to play in. And last night, that venue was sold out, as 18,000+ showed up to watch the injury-ridden Memphis Grizzlies knock off Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors 110-89.
Coming into the game, the Warriors held the top offensive rating (115.1) in the league, also averaging an NBA-leading 119 points per game. The Memphis Grizzlies, on the other hand, had the best defensive rating in the league (99.9). The Grit ‘n’ Grind defense outlasted the high volume offense, holding Golden State to a season-low 89 points.