During the Golden State Warriors’ 112-95 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Stephen Curry executed a dribble move against Luka Doncic that sent the Slovenian guard to the floor. The sequence unfolded in the third quarter when Curry matched up one-on-one with Doncic, creating separation before sinking a three-pointer and celebrating with a brief dance.
Golden State Warriors Overcome Early Deficit Behind Stephen Curry
The Los Angeles Lakers controlled the early tempo of the contest, building a 40-15 lead by the beginning of the second quarter. Doncic paced the Lakers’ offensive effort throughout the night, finishing with 37 points. Despite the early deficit, the Warriors mounted a steady recovery sparked by their perimeter shooting.
The Warriors complete the comeback over the Lakers 😮💨Steph Curry moves up to 18 on the all-time scoring list passing Dominique Wilkins 🔥 pic.twitter.com/YdL3Wg0ysC
Curry orchestrated the comeback by tallying 31 points on 11-of-23 shooting from the field, which included an 8-of-14 performance from beyond the arc. The Warriors’ offensive surge erased the Lakers’ advantage and secured a 17-point margin of victory by the final buzzer.
Stephen Curry Details the Third-Quarter Sequence Against Luka Doncic
The play drawing the most postgame attention occurred during the third quarter when Curry isolated against Doncic. The move left Doncic off-balance, resulting in the guard losing his footing and falling.
Curry gathered himself, released the three-pointer, and celebrated with a dance. Speaking after the game on Prime Video in an interview with former player and consultant Blake Griffin, Curry addressed the sequence. “I was just trying to create a little bit of space. I didn’t think it would be that violent,” Curry said. “But it’s the kind of moment where you’ve got to keep your cool. I hadn’t been that open in a long time.”
Curry Surpasses Dominique Wilkins on NBA All-Time Scoring List
Beyond the highlight-reel sequence, Curry’s 31-point output carried historical significance. With his current regular-season total resting at 26,674 points, the 38-year-old guard officially surpassed Dominique Wilkins on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Curry now holds the 18th position in the league’s list.
Questions Remaining Following the Warriors-Lakers Matchup
While the Lakers navigate the regular-season schedule following a loss to Golden State, questions remain regarding how the team plans to address perimeter defensive rotations following Doncic’s struggles in isolation coverage against Stephen Curry. Additionally, analysts are monitoring Curry’s scoring momentum following his performance and his climb in the NBA scoring rankings as Golden State continues its season.
