In an electrifying game in San Francisco, Draymond Green emerged as a decisive player for the Golden State Warriors, sinking a pivotal 3-pointer with 35 seconds remaining. Following this, he showed relentless determination by capturing a loose ball and adding an essential free throw to his team’s tally. Meanwhile, Stephen Curry reached a significant career milestone, surpassing 25,000 points as the Warriors outlasted the Detroit Pistons with a final score of 115-110.
Curry showcased his exceptional shooting skills by knocking down four 3-pointers and perfectly executing all 12 of his free throws, leading to a total of 32 points during the match. He now stands on the brink of another record, needing just seven more 3-pointers to become the first player in NBA history to secure 4,000.
The game saw Jimmy Butler’s significant contributions, particularly in the third quarter, where he scored 15 points and subsequently made a critical jumper with just over a minute remaining. Butler’s efforts culminated in a performance that included 26 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. The Warriors’ victory marked their fourth consecutive win and ninth in their last ten games. Since Butler’s debut with Golden State on February 8, the team has achieved an impressive 11-2 record, with only one loss in the games he’s participated in.
Cade Cunningham made a substantial impact for Detroit, scoring 31 points and briefly giving the Pistons the lead with a layup in the final minute before Green’s clutch performance sealed the game for the Warriors.
The later stages of the second quarter were marked by an unexpected delay as a fire alarm sounded multiple times, accompanied by a scoreboard alert instructing fans to evacuate, though the incident was ultimately deemed a false alarm.
Notable moments include the end of Isaiah Stewart’s streak of blocked shots, which had extended through eight consecutive games, marking his second-longest streak of the season. On the Warriors’ side, Moses Moody, in his 16th start of the season, shrugged off a slow start, sinking an important 3-pointer with just over seven minutes remaining and adding 12 points to the team’s effort.
Tensions flared when Stewart was assessed a technical foul for pushing Curry, who received a technical himself for his reaction.
Curry’s achievement of joining the ranks of NBA superstars with over 25,000 points came with a thrilling 3-pointer at the 8:32 mark in the third quarter, making him the 26th player in league history to reach this landmark.
Looking ahead, the Detroit Pistons are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors will resume their seven-game homestand, welcoming the Trail Blazers on Monday night for the second game in their back-to-back series.
