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.

The Warriors' chances of making the playoffs in the Western Conference standings have increases after the Timberwolves beat the Grizzlies.

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.