Golden State Warriors seize control of their playoff destiny after the Memphis Grizzlies' defeat. Now tied with the Grizzlies and Timberwolves, the Warriors can secure a guaranteed playoff spot by winning their final two games against the Trail Blazers and Clippers.

Golden State moved back into the Western Conference's No. 6 seed after the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 141-125, at FedExForum. The Warriors (47-33), coming off a brutal 114-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, entered Thursday half a game behind the Grizzlies and half a game ahead of the Timberwolves.

The Golden State Warriors are back in control of their playoff destiny after the Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night, 141-125. By winning their final two games of the regular season—Friday on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers and a Sunday home finale against the Los Angeles Clippers—Golden State can guarantee a top-six seed.