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Warriors enter Western Conference finals

SAN FRANCISCO: Klay Thompson knocked down eight 3-pointers on the way to 30 points, Stephen Curry scored 29 with six 3s, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 110-96 in Game 6 on Friday (Saturday in Manila).

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 3s.

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors takes a shot against Ziaire Williams of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals at Chase Center on Friday, May 13, 2022 (May 14 in Manila), in San Francisco, California. AFP PHOTO