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Grizzlies Snap Warriors Winning Streak at 16

Memphis snapped Golden State's 16-game winning streak with a 105-98 victory in Tuesday's clash of the NBA's two top teams.

The Grizzlies moved within one game of the Warriors for the league's best record by notching their fifth straight win.

Washington also has won five straight after defeating Minnesota, while Dallas blitzed New York early en route to a comfortable win.

Memphis' Marc Gasol scored 24 points while Mike Conley and Zach Randolph each scored 17 for the Grizzlies.

The Warriors came in with the NBA's best record at 21-2. They lost for the first time since Nov. 11 against San Antonio, which is also the last team to beat Memphis. This was the first time in NBA history in which both teams had 19 or more wins in the first 24 games.

Golden State star Stephen Curry missed back-to-back 3-pointers in the final 10 seconds. He had 19 points on 9-of-25 shooting, including a 1-for-10 night from beyond the arc.

Dallas' Tyson Chandler had three dunks during the Mavericks' sizzling start, which led to a 107-87 win against his old team New York.

The Mavericks, who lead the league in scoring, sank 10 of their first 11 shots to quickly take a grip on the game.

Monta Ellis added 14 points, and Chandler Parsons had 13 after missing a game with a sore lower back.

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points for the Knicks.

Washington's John Wall scored 21 points and equaled a career high with 17 assists as the Wizards beat Minnesota 109-95.

The Wizards scored 14 straight to take a 14-2 lead less than five minutes into the game. Wall had 10 points and six assists in the first quarter.

Thaddeus Young, who led a third-quarter charge, had a season-high 29 points for Minnesota, which has lost nine of 10.

Oklahoma City stretched its winning streak to seven with victory over reeling Sacramento, with Russell Westbrook having 32 points and seven assists.

Miami won 95-91 at Brooklyn, with Dwyane Wade leading the way by scoring 28 points.

New Orleans' Anthony Davis returned from a chest injury and scored 31 points, helping the Pelicans rally for a 119-11 win against Utah.

Source: Associated Press


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