Stephen Curry closes in on Michael Jordan to defeat Wembanyama

Golden State Warriors found in San Antonio the push they needed to get back to winning ways. Against the Spurs of Victor Wembanyama, Stephen Curry put on a monumental performance with 46 points in the 125-120 victory, ending a six-game losing streak on the road.

Curry, who returned after missing three games due to illness, shined especially in the third quarter, scoring 22 points and completely changing the course of the game. With this performance, the 36-year-old guard was just one game away from tying Michael Jordan for the most games with at least 40 points after the age of 30. His leadership was the perfect response to doubts expressed by Draymond Green the previous night regarding the team's commitment.

Wembanyama, however, also had a historic night. With 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, he achieved another triple-double and, along with his teammate Stephon Castle — who also recorded one with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists — they became the first pair of Spurs players to accomplish this in the same game. Additionally, the Frenchman maintained his incredible streak of 96 consecutive games with at least one block by rejecting a three-point attempt by Green in the first quarter.

Despite his numbers, Wembanyama struggled against Green's defensive intensity, as the veteran from Golden State made him uncomfortable all night, often forcing him to shoot from mid-range. The Golden State veteran only made one field goal in ten attempts, but his defensive contribution was crucial. That single basket, less than three minutes before the end, helped keep the Spurs at bay.

Warriors' Improved Performance

Jimmy Butler III supported Curry with 28 points and a brilliant 5 for 7 from beyond the arc, while Green, despite his low offensive percentages, was decisive on the defensive end and ended with a +15 efficiency rating.

Coach Steve Kerr, visibly pleased, once again praised his star: “When you watch Steph play for over eleven years, you get used to the extraordinary. He is the reason all of this exists. He is our Tim Duncan, the sun of our solar system.”

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