Curry Scores Season-High 56 Points To Lead Warriors Past Magic In Thrilling NBA Match

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Stephen Curry delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 56 points and hitting 12 three-pointers, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 121-115 win over the Orlando Magic. Curry's remarkable third-quarter display saw him outscore Orlando single-handedly, turning a 14-point deficit into a five-point lead. This victory marked Golden State's fifth consecutive win.

The Warriors have been on a roll, winning seven of their last eight games since acquiring Jimmy Butler on February 6. Butler contributed five points and seven assists in this game. Quinten Post added 18 points off the bench, including a crucial stretch of 10 consecutive points in the second quarter.

Draymond Green also played a vital role with 12 points and 10 rebounds. With Curry resting, the Warriors managed to keep Orlando scoreless for over three minutes in the fourth quarter, extending their lead from five to twelve points.

In another thrilling matchup, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 121-112 victory against the Denver Nuggets. Antetokounmpo recorded 28 points, grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds, and provided seven assists. Despite Nikola Jokic's impressive triple-double performance with 32 points, Denver couldn't overcome Milwaukee's strong play.

The Bucks have now won five of their last six games. Brook Lopez scored 22 points while Damian Lillard added 19 for Milwaukee. The Nuggets had reduced a late deficit to five but couldn't close the gap further.

Lakers Maintain Momentum

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their fourth consecutive win by defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-102. LeBron James was instrumental with 33 points and 17 rebounds. Austin Reaves contributed significantly with 23 points while Luka Doncic added another dimension with his performance.

Minnesota faced challenges as Anthony Edwards was ejected in the third quarter after receiving two technical fouls. Despite this setback, they managed to rally but couldn't sustain it against the Lakers' resilience.

Curry's exceptional shooting display included making all his free throws and finishing with an overall shooting accuracy of over sixty percent. His career high remains at sixty-two points set against Portland in January two years ago. Meanwhile, Paolo Banchero led Orlando with forty-one points while Franz Wagner added twenty-seven.