Curry’s 49-Point Night Sends Warriors to a Nail-Biting Win Over Spurs

Game Highlights

Star guard Stephen Curry powered the Golden State Warriors to a tense 109-108 road win over the San Antonio Spurs, pouring in 49 points as the NBA clash unfolded on Friday night.

The performance marked Curry's second straight night of extraordinary scoring, following a 46-point eruption in the previous win over San Antonio, 125-120, a game that also featured the young French phenom Viktor Wembanyama a few days earlier, underscoring Curry’s continued dominance in crunch time.

Curry demonstrated elite shooting, converting 16 of 26 from the floor, draining nine three-pointers, and finishing 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. The night saw 13 lead changes, keeping Spurs supporters in Texas on the edge of their seats.

For San Antonio, Viktor Wembanyama posted 26 points and 12 rebounds, and De’Aaron Fox added 24 points and 10 assists as the Spurs built a 79-77 edge into the fourth. Curry then took charge, fueling Golden State’s late push.

In the closing minutes, Wembanyama scored 10 in the final period to give Spurs a 108-105 lead with 1:05 remaining. Curry answered with a decisive sequence, drawing a foul on Fox and calmly sinking the two go-ahead free throws to seal the victory.

Curry reflected on back-to-back wins in San Antonio: “It was a fun game, they have a great team. Winning here twice in a row is big. The points look amazing, but we achieved them together, and that’s what we’re building on.”

The game formed part of the group-stage round, with six groups playing a round-robin schedule; results count toward the regular-season records, eight teams advance to the quarterfinals, and semifinals/final are slated for Las Vegas in December.

Lakers’ Resilience and a Night of Contests

In another matchup of the same round, the Los Angeles Lakers steadied themselves after a heavy loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 118-104.

Austin Reaves led the way with 31 points, while Luka Dončić contributed 24 points along with seven rebounds and 12 assists, and a notable 20-point showing came on an efficient 10-of-11 shooting. Fans are awaiting LeBron James’s return this season.

Reaves commented after the win: “After the rough night in Oklahoma City, we needed a quick response. We played well overall, though there are still spots we can improve.”

Harden Lifts Clippers in OT Thriller

In Dallas, veteran James Harden carried the Los Angeles Clippers to a 133-127 overtime win at the Mavericks, posting a 41-point night in a game that stretched into extra time.

At 36 years old, Harden logged 51 minutes — the most of his career — and tallied 10 points in the extra period, snapping a six-game skid for the Clippers and restoring balance ahead of their next slate of games.

Pistons’ Winning Streak Persists Despite Absences

Detroit Pistons continued their winning ways despite a significant roster hit, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105 for their ninth consecutive win.

The win came with several regulars sidelined, including Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris, Osar Thompson and Jalen Duren. Javontee Green starred with 21 points and nine rebounds, while Dennis Smith Jr. added 19 points; six Pistons reached double figures, underscoring the team’s depth and camaraderie.

Knicks Edge Heat in a High-Scoring Affair

In New York, Karl-Anthony Towns (39) and Landry Shamet (36) powered the Knicks to a 140-132 victory over the Miami Heat in a game full of momentum.

New York started without star Jalen Brunson, and OG Anunoby left early with a hamstring injury. Jordan Clarkson came off the bench for 24 points, while Josh Hart posted a triple-double (12 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists). Miami’s Norman Powell finished with 38, but the comeback fell short.

Antetokounmpo Returns to Lead Bucks in OT

Giannis Antetokounmpo returned after missing a game to pace the Milwaukee Bucks to a 147-134 OT win over the Charlotte Hornets, with 25 points and 18 assists. Kyle Kuzma added 29 points and 10 rebounds for the Bucks, and seven players reached double figures, highlighting the depth that characterizes this season’s Bucks squad.

Caption: Curry’s 49-point eruption fuels Warriors as Spurs push hard

Final snip: If basketball had a sense of humor, tonight’s box score would double as a soundtrack for a high-speed chase — and yes, the rim did score the last laugh.