Stephen Curry scored 38 points with 10 3-pointers, and the defending champion Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 141-128.
The Warriors took control with a 29-13 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 21.
Klay Thompson scored 21 points (14 in the first quarter) with 5 3-pointers, and Kevin Durant added 20 points (9 in the third quarter) and 9 assists. The Warriors had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Grizzlies, Marc Gasol scored 27 points on 10 for 13 shooting, and Tyreke Evans added 22 points and 9 assists.
The Warriors shot 58.8% from the field to the Grizzlies’ 52.1% and outscored them 20-8 on the fast break. The Grizzlies forced 10 turnovers, about 5 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Grizzlies’ starters were outscored 37-26 in 10 minutes together.