Curry’s 36 points push Warriors to 121-115 win over Magic

Stephen Curry notched 36 points and played a crucial role in the fourth quarter to guide the Golden State Warriors to a 121-115 triumph over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, putting an end to their three-game losing streak.

In a pivotal four-minute stretch late in the final quarter, Curry either scored or set up 13 consecutive Warriors points, ultimately proving to be the decisive factor. Jonathan Kuminga contributed 19 points, while Klay Thompson added 15 for the Warriors, securing their first win in three attempts during a season-high, seven-game homestand.

Orlando’s Paolo Banchero recorded an impressive double-double with 27 points and 12 rebounds, and Franz Wagner chipped in with 25 points. However, the Magic suffered their second consecutive loss on a four-game road trip.

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Curry demonstrated his prowess with two 3-pointers and two assists during a mid-third-quarter flurry, helping the Warriors establish a narrow lead. Although the Magic managed to erase the advantage when Curry took his second-half rest, the star guard returned with 8:33 left in the game and seized control.

In the crucial stretch, Curry drove to the basket, giving Golden State a 101-97 lead, and followed it up with a step-back 3-pointer on the next possession to make it 104-97. Curry continued to shine, providing assists on consecutive baskets by Thompson and Kuminga, extending the lead to 110-101 with 2:29 remaining, and the Warriors held on for the victory.