Warriors battle back as Stephen Curry tossed for throwing mouthpiece

SAN FRANCISCO — With Golden State leading Memphis by just two points with 1:14 remaining Wednesday night, Stephen Curry clapped his hands at Jordan Poole after what Curry thought was an ill-advised 3-point attempt by his Warriors teammate.

While running back on defense, a frustrated Curry took out his mouthpiece and whipped it through the air. It ricocheted off the court and landed near the courtside seats, an automatic ejection.

“It was a crucial time in the…