The Golden State Warriors continue their march towards history, with just one loss since mid-January. The Warriors are 53-5, thanks to an incredible effort from Stephen Curry Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. That win clinched a playoff berth for the Warriors. More on that thrilling game and more inside our Warriors Weekly update:
What Happened Last Week:
Last Monday, the Warriors picked up a 102-92 road win over the Atlanta Hawks. Curry again led the way for Golden State, picking up 36 points on 14 of 22 shooting. Fellow splash brother Klay Thompson added 27 points.
The Warriors continued their strong play with a fourth quarter comeback win over the Miami Heat. The Warriors won 118-112 thanks to a 38-29 advantage in the fourth quarter. Curry and Thompson once again carried the team, with 42 points from Curry and 33 from Thompson.
The Orlando Magic were up by four at halftime, but Curry carried the team to a win. He had 51 points in the 130-114 victory and hit 10 of 15 3-pointers. Curry wasn't done doing Curry things either.
The Thunder took an 11-point lead at halftime and Curry left with an ankle injury in the third quarter in the Warriors' final game of a seven-game road stretch. But Curry returned and dropped 46 points in the overtime win. No shot was bigger than the 32-foot 3-pointer he at the buzzer to give the Warriors a 121-118 win. In the game, Curry set the NBA record for most 3-pointers in the season, breaking his own record from last season.
What's Up Next:
The Warriors play three games next week, including two against teams they faced off against last week. The Warriors host the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday night, as the Hawks look to avenge the loss last week. Revenge remains the theme Thursday, with the Thunder coming to the Bay Area. The Warriors go on the road Sunday to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in a game Golden State should easily win.
Injuries:
Curry is listed as questionable with the ankle injury he suffered Saturday against the Thunder. Festus Ezeli remains sidelined with a knee injury. He hasn't played since January 25th.
What They're Saying About The Warriors:
Draymond Green Apologizes For Halftime Outburst (CSN Bay Area)
The Warriors' Historic Season (San Jose Mercury News)
Phil Jackson Clarifies His Steph Curry Comparison (Yahoo! Sports)
Is Curry The Greatest Ever? (Chat Sports)