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The Spurs aimed to restart their winning streak while the Warriors sought to silence their critics. Following Wednesday’s 125-120 Warriors victory, both teams met again at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center with their standings in West Group C on the line. The Warriors pursued a road sweep and their first NBA Cup win, while the Spurs fought to maintain their group position.

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Despite Jonathan Kuminga’s absence after leaving the previous game at halftime, the Warriors showed little sign of weakness. Stephen Curry had back-to-back historic nights. In a nail-biting finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats through the final quarter, the Warriors edged out the Spurs 109-108.

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Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs player stats

Golden State Warriors

PLAYERMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOPF+/-
STARTERS
Jimmy Butler III#103521812014-3
Draymond Green#23336880345-8
Stephen Curry#3036494220329
Moses Moody#4304310021-2
Will Richard#316101021040
BENCH
Al Horford#202403022016
Quinten Post#2173200110-3
Buddy Hield#7140410011-1
Gary Payton II#01663210213
Brandin Podziemski#230103301014
Trayce Jackson-Davis#32DNP
Jonathan Kuminga#1DNP
Gui Santos#15DNP
Pat Spencer#61DNP
TEAM TOTAL1093918981420

San Antonio Spurs

PLAYERMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOPF+/-
STARTERS
Harrison Barnes#402874110217
Victor Wembanyama#1382612413316
De’Aaron Fox#4332441031431
Devin Vassell#243211322023-16
Stephon Castle#53613961145-10
BENCH
Keldon Johnson#31945301122
Julian Champagnie#3023142000109
Jeremy Sochan#101353200236
Luke Kornet#7174500011-10
Kelly Olynyk#8DNP
Lindy Waters III#43DNP
Harrison Ingram#55DNP
Carter Bryant#11DNP
Bismack Biyombo#18DNP
Jordan McLaughlin#0DNP
TEAM TOTAL1084728862019

Warriors vs Spurs: Game summary and key moments

What began as another Warriors-controlled matchup against the Spurs quickly morphed into a nail-biter. By the second half, both teams were trading blows, swapping one-point leads in a tense fourth quarter. In the end, the Dubs edged out San Antonio by a single point, completing a sweep of the week’s matchups. Once again, Golden State pulled it off without Jonathan Kuminga, while the Spurs were battling with a depleted bench.

It was a massive night for the two pillars of the Warriors. Stephen Curry now matched Michael Jordan for the most 40+ points games in the past 30 years. After the 46-point outing on Wednesday, he went 49 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 9 threes.

Once again, the DPOY frontrunner received a masterclass in defense from an undersized forward. Draymond Green disrupted Victor Wembanyama as effectively as he had on Wednesday, creating crucial space for the Warriors’ offense.

Wembanyama responded by posterizing Green in the fourth quarter, but even after Green subbed out amid foul trouble, the Warriors’ defense kept the Spurs contained for most of the game. Despite the defensive pressure, the Spurs dominated the boards, with Wembanyama grabbing 12 of the team’s rebounds.

The Warriors committed fewer turnovers and capitalized on the Spurs’ 20 turnovers, converting them into 25 points. While the Spurs held statistical advantages in most categories, Stephen Curry’s offensive performance proved to be the difference-maker.

With six seconds remaining and the Spurs trailing 108-107 after Wembanyama had cut the deficit to 108-105, Curry was fouled and sealed the victory at the free-throw line.

The Spurs would’ve won by a point if Fox hadn’t sent Curry to the free-throw line (the very same Curry Brand athlete mad about Steph leaving Under Armour or something). Curry made both shots and ended the game with 109-108 in the Warriors’ favor and a Jordan-esque record to his name.

He could now surpass Jordan if he scores another 40+ points against the last-seeded Pelicans on Sunday. The Spurs will face the Kings on the same day.

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