UNDATED (AP) — Klay Thompson hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 36 seconds left, and the Golden State Warriors overcame Draymond Green’s first-half ejection to edge the Memphis Grizzlies 117-116 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Jordan Poole led the Warriors with 31 points off the bench. Stephen Curry added 24 points.
Memphis had a chance at the game-winner. This time Ja Morant’s last-second layup went over the rim. Morant finished with 34 points and 10 assists.
Green was called for a Flagrant 2, sending him to the locker room just before halftime. After reviewing the play, the official explanation was that Green hit Brandon Clarke in the face and threw him to the court on a follow-through.
In the other NBA series getting started Sunday, Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second career postseason triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-89 victory over the Boston Celtics.
The Greek Freek scored 24 points with 13 rebounds and 12 assists. Jrue Holiday had 25 points and 10 rebounds and Bobby Portis had 15 and 11 for the defending NBA champions.
Jayson Tatum led Boston with 21 points.
Game 2 is Tuesday night in Boston.
