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The Guardian - US
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Golden State Warriors oust stubborn Grizzlies to book return to West finals

Stephen Curry
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (1) and guard Dillon Brooks (24) in the third quarter of Friday night’s Game 6. Photograph: Cary Edmondson/USA Today Sports

Klay Thompson knocked down eight three-pointers on the way to 30 points, Stephen Curry scored 29 with six threes, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 110-96 in Game 6 on Friday night.

Curry found his shooting touch late and made two straight baskets late in the third for a 78-77 lead entering the final 12 minutes. Draymond Green contributed 14 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists. Kevon Looney grabbed 22 rebounds and Andrew Wiggins scored 10 of his 18 points in the fourth with a pair of timely threes.

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