The Golden State Warriors managed to pull through with a victory over the San Antonio Spurs in their recent in-season tournament. Despite facing some tough competition, they were able to come out on top and secure the win.
The basketball game between Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs saw Klay Thompson (11) making an attempt to shoot the ball against Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half of the NBA In-Season Tournament. This event took place in San Francisco on Friday, November 24, 2023.
Steph Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a 118-112 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, scoring an impressive 35 points. This win puts the team at 2-1 in group play and keeps them in contention for the in-season tournament. Their final game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday will determine their fate in Group C. The Warriors can win the group with a victory of 13 or more points if the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. However, this number may change depending on the outcome of the Thunder-Timberwolves game. Furthermore, Draymond Green will be returning from his five-game suspension for the Kings game.
Steph Curry expressed his excitement for the big game, as it holds great significance in the ongoing tournament. He compared the energy of the game to a playoff match and emphasized the importance of winning to stay in the tournament. The atmosphere promises to be thrilling and enjoyable. In their previous game, the team faced the risk of being eliminated. They started slow but picked up the pace in the second half, thanks to Curry’s eight-point contribution in just three minutes. The Spurs, however, took advantage of Curry’s benching and made it a five-point game in the third quarter. The Warriors bounced back with an impressive 8-0 run in the final quarter, securing a 15-point lead. However, towards the end, they made some costly mistakes, leading to five turnovers in the final two-and-a-half minutes, which allowed the Spurs to come close to victory. Eventually, the Warriors won the game by just four points, and Curry helped stop the clock by taking free throws.