The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry achieves a season-high of 60 points in their overtime defeat against the Atlanta Hawks with a final score of 141-134.
Stephen Curry expressed his disappointment, stating, "It sucks to not have something to show for it," as the Warriors fell to a 21-25 record, placing them 12th in the Western Conference. The frustration mounted for Curry, who acknowledged the fine line between victory and defeat, saying, "It's frustrating, obviously, not coming away with the win knowing a couple plays here, a couple plays there could have been a different outcome. It just adds to our frustrating season." Despite an impressive performance with eight points in overtime, Curry finished just two points short of his career high of 62, set against Portland on January 3, 2021, making 22 of 38 field goal attempts, including 10 of 23 from beyond the arc, and sinking all six of his free throws.
Golden State's Draymond Green praised Stephen Curry, noting, "It just seems he continues to get better, which is special at his age," recognizing the 35-year-old's remarkable skills. Coach Steve Kerr described Curry's performance as "incredible" despite the team falling short, stating, "We competed like crazy but just couldn't get over the hump."
Trae Young led the Hawks with 35 points, and Dejounte Murray's late-game heroics helped Atlanta secure an 11-0 run in overtime. Onyeka Okongwu achieved a career-high 22 points and a season-high 16 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson contributed 21 points.
Curry's stellar fourth-quarter performance included a go-ahead jumper, but the Hawks responded, forcing the game into overtime. The Hawks capitalized on a six-game homestand, winning four straight games and improving to 4-1 on the homestand.
After the game, Young and Curry shared a moment of mutual respect on the court. Young expressed his admiration for Curry, stating, "They're a lot more fun when you win," and Curry encouraged Young, saying, "It will all come back to him if he continues to approach the game in the right way."
The Warriors faced challenges with injuries as Dario Saric and Andrew Wiggins were sidelined. Wiggins suffered a left foot injury in the first half, and Jonathan Kuminga fouled out in regulation. Despite the setbacks, Kerr remains optimistic about Saric's return for the next game against Brooklyn.
The game was tied at 89 entering the fourth quarter, with Curry leading the charge. Kuminga, who had scored over 20 points in eight consecutive games, contributed 16 points. The first quarter saw Young and Golden State's Lester Quinones trading long 3-pointers, showcasing their shooting prowess.
Notably, Golden State rookie Brandin Podziemski briefly left the court with a right leg injury but returned to play in the second period. Hawks' Saddiq Bey, who suffered a left ankle sprain in the previous game, was ruled out but is expected to have a short recovery period, according to Coach Quin Snyder.
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