Stephen Curry scored 49 points, including game-winning free throws, to lead the Golden State Warriors to a narrow 109-108 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in their first NBA Cup win, despite a strong performance from Victor Wembanyama.
Stephen Curry delivered a season-high 49 points, with 31 coming in the second half, to power the Golden State Warriors past the San Antonio Spurs 109-108 in an intense NBA Cup battle. Curry's performance included 16-of-26 shooting and 9-of-17 from beyond the arc, tying Hall of Famer Michael Jordan for the most 40-point games after age 30. Victor Wembanyama countered with 26 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks for the Spurs. The game, described as having a playoff feel by coach Steve Kerr, featured a rally by the Warriors and multiple skirmishes between Draymond Green and Wembanyama. In the final moments, Wembanyama blocked a shot, but San Antonio failed to capitalize offensively. Curry then drew a foul and sank two free throws with six seconds left, securing the Warriors' comeback win after De'Aaron Fox missed a potential game-winner at the buzzer. Fox finished with 24 points and 10 assists for the Spurs, while Jimmy Butler added 21 for Golden State.
