The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the visiting Golden State Warriors, 134-95, in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semi Finals at FedEx Forum on Wednesday evening.

Despite missing Ja Morant (knee), the Grizzlies got out to a great start and led, 38-28, after one quarter. They kept the pressure on in the second and rallied to a, 77-50, lead by halftime. The Warriors had no answers in the second half, as the Grizzlies won the third quarter, 42-17, to make it a 52-point deficit heading into the final frame. The Grizzlies cruised the rest of the way to close the impressive home win and take a, 3-2, series lead.

Jaren Jackson, Tyus Jones and Desmond Bane tallied 21 points each to lead the way for the Grizzlies. Steven Adams added seven points, 13 rebounds and three assists, while Dillon Brooks chipped in 12 points, four rebounds, four assists and a steal. The Grizzlies shot 47.5 percent from the field, including 18-of-41 from long range.

Meanwhile, Klay Thompson led the Warriors with 19 points, three rebounds and a steal, in 25 minutes. Jonathan Kuminga followed up with 17 points, three rebounds and two assists, while Stephen Curry finished with 14 points, three rebounds and four assists. The Warriors shot 45 percent from the field, including 14-of-39 from deep.

Game 6 is scheduled for Friday in Golden State.