Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr knew.

In an unintentional case of foreshadowing before the game, Kerr named-dropped Vince Williams, GG Jackson and Jacob Gilyard as players the Warriors must get to know with Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Steven Adams among the sidelined Memphis Grizzlies players.

Late in the fourth quarter of the Grizzlies’ game against the Warriors, Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins had Jackson, Williams and Gilyard in the game. Each player made crucial plays on Monday in the Grizzlies’ 116-107 win at FedExForum.

"Big win for the Grizzlies, and I’ve definitely got to shout-out a big win for the (Memphis) Hustle as well," Jenkins said. "I mean, this is a product of full-on development."

Gilyard and Jackson are currently on two-way contracts. Up until last week when Williams signed a standard deal, he was the third Memphis player on a two-way deal.

Williams led the Grizzlies (15-25) with 24 points and added a season-high three 3-pointers to go with seven rebounds. Jackson scored 23 and knocked down five 3-pointers. Gilyard finished with 11 points and had two crucial fourth quarter steals to break the game open.

“At the beginning of the year, I would have been surprised if you told us all three of us were playing, let alone playing together,” Gilyard said. “ . . . I think we all believe in each other. Everybody is confident in one another.”

For Gilyard, Jackson and Williams to all be major contributors in a Grizzlies win is a testament to how many players Memphis has lost to injuries, but it’s also an opportunity to see how much they can contribute at the NBA level.

Williams got an opportunity in late November and played his way onto the 15-man roster. His role is even more expanded now that he’s handling the ball more and being used as a playmaker. Williams has four or more assists in three of his last four games. He only reach four assists once in his previous 26 appearances.

“It means a lot," Williams said. "Being able to go out there and make mistakes and knowing that we’re going to learn from them while in the game, not having to look over our shoulders in the moment."

Jackson, a 19-year old who has spent most of his time in the G League, is still processing everything. He made six of his nine shots on Monday and has now compiled back to back games of at least 20 points.

Before Jackson, only two NBA players have had back to back 20-point performances at his age or younger. The two names: LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

“Stay humble," Jackson said. "Don’t get to caught up in those (numbers). It’s obviously a great sentiment to be a part of, but those guys already made it. For me, I feel like there game was way more advanced at this age. I’m just lucky enough to have this opportunity to get out there and play.”

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Many of the injured Grizzlies players are out for an extended period of time. Jenkins even noted after the game that Jackson will get more opportunities going forward.

Of the nine Grizzlies who played on Monday against the Warriors, six spent time in the last two years with the Memphis Hustle. The exceptions are Santi Aldama, who was in Southaven two seasons ago, the veteran Luke Kennard and all-star Jaren Jackson Jr.

“It is crazy,” Jackson said. “I’m proud of everybody. It’s nice.”

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: How youthful Grizzlies outlasted Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors