Golden State Warriors Start NBA Season With Two Straight Losses

The Golden State Warriors lost 108-111 at home to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday in the NBA, North America's professional basketball league. It was the California side's second defeat in as many games to start the new season, while Memphis have won both of their matches. Latvian basketball player Kristaps Porziņģis is currently unable to help the Warriors.

Lead lost in the closing minutes

The quarter scores were 34-33, 22-27, 34-24 and 18-27. With less than four minutes left, the Warriors led by ten points, but the Grizzlies fought back. A little over a minute before the final buzzer the visitors took the lead, which briefly grew to seven points. The hosts were unable to regain the advantage.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 24 points. Brandin Podziemski and Jaxson Landeborg each added 18, and Landeborg also grabbed 13 rebounds and handed out six assists. For Memphis, Ty Jerome scored 28 points, while Cameron Boozer had 25 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.

Porziņģis situation

Porziņģis is currently away from the team because of health problems. On Wednesday, ESPN reporter Shams Charania, citing unnamed sources, reported that if there is no significant breakthrough in the Latvian's recovery, he may not continue his professional career. Charania also said the club is considering trading the player. The Warriors later stated that they would not comment on media reports about possible trade discussions.