Stephen Curry Leaves Luka Doncic on the Floor During Warriors Comeback Win
Stephen Curry recorded 31 points and sank eight three-pointers to help the Golden State Warriors erase a 25-point deficit against the Los Angeles Lakers in the opening game of the NBA Cup, ESPN Brasil reported. The game featured a sequence where Curry used a series of perimeter moves to shake Luka Doncic, leaving the player on the floor before stepping back for a three-point shot.
How the Play Unfolded at the Chase Center
The sequence developed as Curry manufactured separation from Doncic on the perimeter. After stumbling, Doncic fell to the hardwood while Curry gathered himself to launch the uncontested shot from beyond the arc. The guard celebrated by placing his hands on his head and executing a shoulder shimmy as the home crowd erupted.
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Watching the replays after the final buzzer, Curry addressed the moment with reporters. “I didn’t expect it to look that ugly for him, but it’s one of those times you need to keep your composure,” Curry said, comparing the movement to a similar sequence James Harden executed in 2018. “I don’t know, it’s been a while since I was that wide open.”
Milestones and Scoring Statistics for Golden State
Beyond the highlight-reel sequence, Curry’s performance carried significant historical weight. The guard shot 8-of-14 from three-point range, finishing the night with 31 points, four rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block. With that scoring output, Curry pushed his career regular-season total to 26,674 points, passing Dominique Wilkins (26,668 points) to claim 18th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Oscar Robertson holds the 17th spot with 26,710 points.
The comeback win over the Lakers marked Golden State’s largest deficit erased since the 1997/98 season, when official play-by-play tracking began. The victory followed an opening stretch where the Warriors dropped three games to the Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Phoenix Suns while playing without Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porzingis.
Defensive Shifts and Roster Adjustments Under Steve Kerr
Steve Kerr adjusted his defensive schemes following the early-season skid, instituting more aggressive double-teams against opposing guards across nearly every possession. The addition of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, standing 2,08m tall, provided an immediate interior presence that bolstered Golden State’s intensity on both ends of the floor.
Curry averaged high offensive production across the week, scoring 24 points without missing a shot against the Denver Nuggets and pouring in 44 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves. While Jimmy Butler targets a return between late December and early January 2027, the timeline for Kristaps Porzingis remains uncertain as the Warriors navigate the early months of the schedule.
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