Cameron Boozer Hits Go-Ahead Shot, Posts 25 and 13 as Grizzlies Stun Warriors

Cameron Boozer delivered his first signature NBA moment Friday night, scoring 25 points with 13 rebounds and hitting the go-ahead jumper with 20 seconds remaining as the Memphis Grizzlies stunned the Golden State Warriors 111-108. Memphis trailed 106-94 with 3:47 left before closing the game on a remarkable 17-2 run, with Boozer’s late basket putting the Grizzlies in front for good.

The No. 3 overall pick’s performance was an immediate response to a difficult shooting debut. Boozer entered his second NBA game after struggling from the field in the opener, but against Golden State he looked far more comfortable attacking the glass and finding scoring opportunities in winning time. Ty Jerome added 28 points for Memphis, while Stephen Curry scored 24 for Golden State. Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg also impressed with 18 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.

What makes Boozer’s night especially important is the situation, not just the double-double. Memphis did not protect a comfortable lead; its rookie helped complete a frantic comeback on the road against Curry and the Warriors. Boozer arrived in the NBA with a reputation for production and winning, and two games into his professional career he already has a clutch game-winner attached to his résumé. For a Grizzlies team building around a younger core, that is exactly the type of moment that can accelerate confidence in its new centerpiece.