Curry exploded with 41 points… NBA Golden State, 7 straight wins after opening 3 consecutive losses
Quick Look
- The Golden State Warriors won their 7th game in a row, defeating the Orlando Magic 126-119 in overtime thanks to Stephen Curry's 41-point performance.
- Curry set a new NBA record with his 16th game of 40 or more points since his 35th birthday.
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Why It Matters
Golden State suffered three straight losses since the opening game of this season, but bounced back perfectly with a seven-game winning streak starting with the game against the Denver Nuggets on the 27th of last month. Golden State, with 7 wins and 3 losses, ranked 4th in the Western Conference. On the other hand, Orlando, which had only 2 wins and 7 losses on the season, including the last four consecutive losses, ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference.
The Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA) enjoyed a refreshing 7-game winning streak thanks to the outstanding performance of star Stephen Curry.
Golden State defeated the Orlando Magic 126-119 after overtime in the 2026-2027 NBA regular league home game held at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, USA on the 8th (Korean time).
Golden State suffered three straight losses since the opening game of this season, but bounced back perfectly with a seven-game winning streak starting with the game against the Denver Nuggets on the 27th of last month.
Golden State, with 7 wins and 3 losses, ranked 4th in the Western Conference.
On the other hand, Orlando, which had only 2 wins and 7 losses on the season, including the last four consecutive losses, ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference.
Curry played a key role in Golden State's victory, scoring 41 points, including 5 3-point shots, along with 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
According to ESPN, Curry set a new record in this category by scoring more than 40 points for the 16th time since his 35th birthday.
LeBron James (Philadelphia) held the previous record with 15, and Michael Jordan (retired) recorded 12, but Curry surpassed them all.
Curry expressed his feelings, saying, "I am really proud of this achievement despite various difficulties such as injuries. I am grateful that I can continue to perform."
In the overtime period, where the two teams faced each other 110-110 through the fourth quarter, Curry made a 120-118 comeback with a 3-point play with 1 minute and 38 seconds left, and 54.1 seconds later, he finished off a fantastic breakthrough with a floater to widen the score to 122-118, showing off his presence in the game.
In Golden State, rookie Yaxel Lenderborg led the way to victory along with Curry by adding 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Open Questions
- How will Curry's record-breaking game of 40 or more points affect the future season?
- Will Golden State's seven-game winning streak last in the race for the Western Conference standings?
