The Memphis Grizzlies fought hard in the Bay Area, but Steph Curry was just too much. Curry scored 46 points as the Golden State Warriors defeated Memphis 113-104. Ja Morant paced the Grizzlies with 21 points, Memphis plays the Kings in Sacramento on Sunday.
Former Western Kentucky standout Charles Bassey had eight points and eight rebounds in the Philadelphia 76ers 98-96 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Sixers are back in action Sunday at the Washington Wizards.
The NBA and its players association could be closing in on a deal regarding less quarantine restrictions for COVID-positive players. According to ESPN, the league’s 10-day quarantine could be reduced to six for players based on testing protocols. Commissioner Adam Silver made it clear that the league will not be going into a pause as they try to navigate the season through the pandemic.