Golden State outlasted the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in Tuesday's Western Conference play-in tournament game at Chase Center thanks in large part to the combined efforts of Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. It clinched the No. 7 seed as a result and will face the second-seeded Houston Rockets.

The Golden State Warriors had a 0-3 record when it came to being in the NBA's dreaded Play-In tournament, but that all came to an end on Tuesday night. The Warr

The Warriors were the No. 1 defense over the last 31 games. Curry is an above-average defender and a passable team defender overall. He makes the offense go, and with him on the court, their 120 offensive rating would be good enough for the top five in the league.