How Stephen Curry propelled Warriors to a thrilling 109-108 win over Spurs in NBA Cup; Curry joins Jordan as only 37+ players with back-to-back 45-point games

Stephen Curry delivered another unforgettable performance to lift the Golden State Warriors to a dramatic 109-108 win over the San Antonio Spurs in NBA Cup action on Friday. The two-time MVP erupted for 49 points, including the decisive free throws in the final seconds, completing back-to-back standout outings against Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs after scoring 46 points on Wednesday.


Curry also became just the second player in NBA history - joining Michael Jordan - to score 45-plus points in consecutive games after turning 37. Curry was electric throughout, shooting 16-of-26 from the field, knocking down nine three-pointers, and finishing a flawless 8-of-8 from the line. The game featured 13 lead changes and relentless intensity, with the Warriors needing every one of Curry’s 14 fourth-quarter points to pull through.


Wembanyama once again showcased his two-way brilliance, posting 26 points and 12 rebounds while scoring 10 in the fourth. His tip-in with 1:05 remaining put San Antonio ahead 108-105. But Golden State responded as Jimmy Butler sliced the margin to one with a layup. After Wembanyama blocked another Butler attempt, De’Aaron Fox fouled Curry, who calmly sank both free throws to seal the win.


Curry praised the team’s resilience, calling the San Antonio sweep “gritty, gutsy, professional wins” that could help establish the Warriors’ identity moving forward.


Elsewhere in NBA Cup group play, the Los Angeles Lakers rebounded from a blowout defeat in Oklahoma City with a 118-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Austin Reaves led the way with 31 points, while Luka Doncic added 24 points, 12 assists, and seven rebounds. Deandre Ayton contributed 20 points on near-perfect shooting as the Lakers improved to 2-0 despite still awaiting LeBron James’ season debut.

In Dallas, James Harden turned back the clock with a massive 41-point triple-double across 51 minutes, guiding the Clippers to a 133-127 double-overtime victory against the Mavericks and snapping a six-game losing streak.

The injury-hit Detroit Pistons continued their remarkable run with a ninth straight win, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105. Javonte Green scored 21 points, while Daniss Jenkins added 19.

In New York, Karl-Anthony Towns (39 points) and Landry Shamet (36 off the bench) powered the short-handed Knicks past the Miami Heat 140-132, while Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to help the Bucks edge the Charlotte Hornets 147-134 in overtime.