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The Warriors posted an announcement as star guard Steph Curry made a ton of threes in the loss against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
The Golden State Warriors may have fallen short against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, but Steph Curry delivered yet another viral moment for NBA fans before the game even took place. Over the years,
Stephen Curry made both his return from injury and NBA history in the Golden State Warriors' Friday night loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
While injuries have been a major problem for the Warriors, the issue that is just as large is that the younger players the group has been banking on to take another step haven’t done so yet this season.
At 24-1, the Thunder have tied the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the best 25-game start in NBA history. The Warriors were 24-0 that season before falling in Game 25. Golden State wound up winning 29 of its first 30 games that season, and 36 of its first 38.
Both teams were evenly matched at halftime, separated by just two points, with the Warriors leading the Timberwolves 63-61. Stephen Curry was the top scorer for the home side with 16 points, while Julius Randle took the lead for the Wolves with 19 points, followed by Naz Reid (14 points) and Jaden McDaniels (12 points).
The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors have the best start in NBA history by various standpoints — most notably, they own the record for most consecutive wins to open a season. Steve Kerr's squad opened the season 24-0 before losing its first game, and the Warriors went on to win 73 games in 2015-16.
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NBA hater report: Paolo Banchero's blemish is getting bigger; Stephen Curry can't save Warriors
To be fair, the Magic are better equipped this season to support Banchero without his two main co-pilots. Desmond Bane can, and needs to, ratchet up his offense, Anthony Black is a vastly improved player and Wendell Carter Jr. has gone from a 23% to 42% 3-point shooter.
The OKC Thunder is off to a historic start to this season. And while its sights are set on another title, it makes sure to appreciate the present.
Draymond Green is set to make his return against the Portland Trail Blazers (9-16) on Sunday after missing the last three games. The Warriors (13-13) will have