In an electrifying matchup, the Golden State Warriors secured a hard-fought victory against the Orlando Magic, winning 121-115. The night belonged to Stephen Curry, who delivered an unforgettable performance, scoring a whopping 55 points.
Key Highlights:
- Curry’s 55-point explosion marked his highest scoring output of the season, with the superstar guard shooting 19-31 from the field and 10-17 from three-point range.
- The Warriors’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with Klay Thompson adding 23 points and Draymond Green contributing 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists.
- Despite a strong effort from the Magic, led by Nikola Vucevic’s 30 points and 16 rebounds, the Warriors’ potent offense proved too much to handle.
Turning Points:
- A 14-2 run by the Warriors in the third quarter, fueled by Curry’s 5 three-pointers, gave Golden State a 12-point lead and momentum that the Magic couldn’t overcome.
- With the Magic trailing by 10 points with just over 2 minutes remaining, Curry sealed the win with a dagger three-pointer, silencing the Orlando crowd.
Notable Stats:
- Curry’s 55 points marked the 5th time in his career he’s reached the 50-point plateau.
- The Warriors’ 121 points were a season-high, with the team shooting 52.4% from the field and 45.5% from three-point range.
Post-Game Reaction:
- “It was one of those nights where everything felt right,” Curry said in the post-game press conference. “My teammates did a great job of finding me and setting screens. It was a total team effort.”
- Warriors coach Steve Kerr praised Curry’s performance, saying, “Steph was incredible tonight. He carried us to a win, and we needed every bit of it.”
