SAN FRANCISCO – Just recently, many had dismissed the Golden State Warriors, labeling their 2026-27 season as unpromising after they started with three straight losses.
However, the Warriors have turned things around impressively, winning seven games in a row and emerging as one of the NBA’s hottest teams. If you underestimated Golden State earlier, it’s time to pay attention—they’re playing at an elite level.
On Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Chase Center in San Francisco, the Warriors extended their winning streak with a hard-fought 126-119 overtime victory against the struggling Orlando Magic, who entered the game with only two wins and were eager to ignite momentum. Despite Golden State taking an early 16-point lead, Orlando fought back fiercely, keeping the contest close throughout.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed caution about underestimating young, energetic teams, especially when key players are sidelined due to injury. “These games always scare me when players are out for the other team because the league is full of hungry, young athletes playing a fast-paced game, crashing the boards and generating extra chances. We only escaped with a win because of Steph and exceptional efforts from others. They outplayed us in the second half, attempting 33 more shots—winning was nearly impossible. I’m proud of how our guys battled through it,” Kerr said.
Stephen Curry led the charge with a remarkable 41-point performance, including an impressive stretch where he scored 12 straight points in the final 2:21 of regulation. This marked his 16th 40-point game after turning 35, the most such games in NBA history for players of that age.
Curry showcased his classic style—catching fire quickly and becoming unstoppable. He shot 13-of-19 from the floor, connecting on 5 out of 10 three-pointers, and was flawless at the free-throw line with a perfect 10-for-10. Curry once again proved to be the driving force behind the Warriors’ success, a sentiment echoed by teammate Draymond Green, who has witnessed Curry’s brilliance since 2012.
“It never gets old,” Green told USA TODAY Sports. “He’s so special that he always finds new ways to amaze you. Down the stretch, you kind of expect him to make those plays, but you never take it for granted.”
Green reflected on one particular moment when Curry, heavily guarded by Magic forward Jamal Cain with just seconds left on the shot clock in the third quarter, calmly sank a three-pointer despite intense pressure. “He’s the greatest shooter who ever played basketball. Most wouldn’t even think to shoot in that situation, but Steph does. It was incredible,” Green added.
While Curry’s heroics were vital, the Warriors’ strength was also in their depth. Every player receiving minutes scored, with the bench outpacing Orlando’s reserves 42-31. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg followed Curry with 23 points on 9-of-15 shooting, while Brandin Podziemski contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds.
Looking ahead, the Warriors aim to keep their winning streak alive as they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Chase Center, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET).
Fan Take: This resurgence by the Warriors is a reminder that seasoned veterans like Curry can still dominate and inspire, while team depth is becoming increasingly crucial in today’s fast-paced game. For basketball fans, this signals an exciting blend of experience and youth shaping the future of the sport in unpredictable and thrilling ways.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
