In a thrilling return to the court, Stephen Curry showcased his signature resilience and skill, propelling the Golden State Warriors to their fourth consecutive victory with a score of 125-112 over the Washington Wizards. Fresh off an ankle injury, Curry played 24 minutes and scored 24 points, with 16 coming in a dominant second half.
The game started with Curry setting the tone early, opening the scoring with a three-pointer. Despite a brief shooting slump, Curry closed the first half with a clutch buzzer-beater, sending the Warriors into halftime with a 54-45 lead. It was a classic Curry moment with fans on their feet, thrilled to see their star back in action.
The Warriors bench continued to shine, with Buddy Hield contributing 20 points. The Golden State reserves, known for their consistent impact, outscored Washington’s bench 60-33, adding to their season average of 24 points over opponents’ reserves. Golden State looks more vital than ever with Curry back and the bench in complete form.
While Washington fought back, led by Jordan Poole’s 24 points, their efforts fell short as Golden State responded with timely shots from Jonathan Kuminga and Lindy Waters III, maintaining their lead. The night they marked another milestone for coach Steve Kerr, who celebrated his 800th game with the Warriors.
With Stephen Curry leading the charge, Warriors fans have every reason to believe this team is ready to compete at the highest level.