Grizzlies snap Warriors' winning streak at 16

MEMPHIS, AP:

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 had 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 November 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 three-pointers in the final 10 seconds. He had 19 points on 9-of-25 shooting, including a 1-for-10 from beyond the arc.

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince (21) drives against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) in the second half of an NBA basketball game yesterday.