Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 Tuesday night in the play-in Tournament.
Playoff Jimmy in all his brilliance on the big stage took serious pressure off Curry, who knocked down a baseline three-pointer with 1:50 to go and one from the left wing with a minute on the clock.
Golden State are now headed for a best-of-seven first-round series with the Rockets beginning with Game 1 on Sunday at Houston.
The Hawks, who have reached the playoffs through the play-in route in two of the last three seasons, will play at home Friday night for the eighth spot against the winner of Wednesday night’s game at Chicago between the Bulls and the Miami Heat.
Georges Niang scored 15 points and Onyeka Okongwu had 11 points and nine rebounds for the Hawks.
Banchero and Black produced most of the offense and the Hawks scored just two points in the final 6 minutes of the first quarter.
Anthony, who averaged 9.4 points in an injury-plagued season, made 10 of 17 shots including 4 of 9 3-pointers.
