Golden State Warriors secure finals spot

The Golden State Warriors have clinched a spot in the Western Conference finals after beating the Memphis Grizzlies 108-95 in game six of their semi-final to wrap up the series.

The team that had the best record in the regular season were on the offensive from the start, with the Warriors quickly racing to a 9-1 lead, before extending the gap to 13 points by the end of the first quarter.

Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph ensured that the Grizzlies were still in the game at the break though, adding a run of baskets in the second quarter.

Memphis continued to close the gap in the third, until a Jeff Green free throw left them just a point behind, triggering another dominant run from the Warriors as Andre Iguodala and Stephen Curry both made three-pointers.

Golden State built their lead up again in the opening couple of minutes of the fourth quarter, before Curry and Klay Thompson both added free throws late on to end any hopes of a Grizzlies comeback.

The Warriors will face either the Houston Rockets or the Los Angeles Clippers in the conference finals.