- Golden State Warriors defeated Brooklyn Nets 121:119 for their third consecutive win
- Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 40 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists
- Brooklyn started with a 22-point lead, but Golden State completed the comeback
Key Takeaways:
Golden State Warriors secured a hard-fought 121:119 win over Brooklyn Nets (15:35, 40:25, 31:29, 35:30) in a regular-season NBA game. Warriors’ leader Stephen Curry reminded of his prime years, finishing the game with 40 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.
With this victory, which marks Golden State’s third in a row, the team continues to defend the sixth place in the Western Conference with a 35-28 record. The Nets, meanwhile, are 12th in the East with 21 wins and 41 losses.
STEPH CURRY IS A CHEAT CODE 🤯
The Warriors star hits this ridiculous three from the Nets logo to end the first half!pic.twitter.com/QexR7AjM6Z
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 7, 2025
The hosts from Brooklyn started the game strongly with an 8-0 run. They followed it with another streak of 17:0, securing an early 22-point lead at 27:5. By the end of the first quarter, the Nets were ahead 35:15. Golden State responded in the second quarter, significantly improving their shooting percentage and cutting the deficit to just five points before halftime, 60:55.
The Warriors’ pressure continued in the third quarter, where the first tie came at 65:65, followed by a lead after a three-pointer from Jimmy Butler. However, Cam Thomas stepped up for Brooklyn and restored the advantage, with the hosts leading 89:86 after three quarters.
At the start of the fourth quarter, Golden State made their first major run, going ahead 101:93, which was their largest lead at that point. A three-pointer from Stephen Curry a minute before the end pushed the margin to 10 points at 119:109. Brooklyn tried to fight back, with Cameron Johnson finding form, while Curry missed a three-pointer, and Jimmy Butler committed a turnover for Golden State. However, Curry secured the win by sinking two free throws in the final seconds, extending the difference to two possessions and confirming the 121:119 victory.
Stephen Curry was the key player for Golden State with 40 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. Jimmy Butler added 25 points and 6 assists, while Gary Payton II contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds.
For Brooklyn Nets, Cameron Johnson was the top scorer with 26 points, while Cam Thomas added 23.