The Golden State Warriors just grabbed their seventh straight win, taking down the Orlando Magic 126-119 in overtime, and it was all thanks to a vintage 41-point performance from Stephen Curry. This isn’t the team that started the season 0-3, the worst three-game start of Curry’s career. No way. The Warriors are now 7-3 and sitting tied for fifth in a super competitive Western Conference.
Crunch Time Steph Is Back, And He’s Not Forgetting Anything
Curry went absolutely off against the Magic, notching 41 points to lead his squad. This wasn’t just a volume shooting night either. He added 6 rebounds and 6 assists, shooting an insane 13-of-19 from the field and 5-of-10 from deep. What’s even wilder? Nineteen of those 41 points came in the fourth quarter and overtime, exactly when the Warriors needed him most. He was also perfect from the free throw line, hitting all 10 attempts, pushing his season free throw percentage to 66-of-67 in eight games. If you thought this team was done after that rough start, you’re not alone, but Curry remembers. “We don’t forget where people thought we were at the beginning of the year,” he said after the game. Tell ’em, Steph.
Rookie Firepower and a Wild Comeback
This game was a roller coaster. The Warriors started strong, building a 16-point lead by halftime. But then the Magic roared back in the third quarter, even taking the lead. It stayed tight, with Orlando forward Jamal Cain hitting a putback lay-up with just two seconds left to force overtime. While Curry closed the show, he didn’t do it alone. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg continued his strong start to the season, adding 23 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, and yes, 6 turnovers. In overtime, it was the Curry and Lendeborg show, combining for the Warriors’ final 12 points to seal the victory. Remember when everyone was wondering if the Warriors would blow it all up after getting bounced in the playoffs last year and facing a laundry list of injuries like Jimmy Butler being out until January, Kristaps Porzingis’s return unclear, and Moses Moody still weeks away? Well, this undeniably old team, still committed to winning now with Curry, just tied the San Antonio Spurs for the longest winning streak in the NBA at seven.
Next up, the Warriors head home to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. Can they keep this streak alive and send another message to the West? We’re about to find out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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