Golden State Warriors move into playoff contention with 118-112 win Over San Antonio Spurs

Dario Saric made a significant impact off the bench, contributing 20 points for the Warriors, who now share a 2-1 record with the Minnesota Timberwolves in their group. The Warriors are set for a critical matchup with the first-place Sacramento Kings (3-0) on Tuesday.

Despite Victor Wembanyama's impressive performance for the Spurs, featuring 22 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks, the team struggled to secure a win in the tournament, finishing with a 0-4 record.

Down 110-95 with just under three minutes remaining, the Spurs mounted a late comeback attempt, narrowing the gap to 110-106. However, timely plays from Curry,

Curry finished the game shooting 7-for-13 from beyond the arc, Saric made 4-for-7, and Thompson contributed with a 3-for-7 performance from three-point range. The trio accounted for a significant portion of the Warriors' 57 points from deep.

The victory for the Warriors was especially important as it marked just their second win in the last nine games. The team played without Draymond Green , serving a suspension, and managed to secure a 2-3 record in his absence.
(With Reuters inputs)

NEW DELHI: Stephen Curry showcased his three-point shooting prowess with seven triples en route to a game-high 35-point performance, leading the Golden State Warriors to a crucial 118-112 victory over the San Antonio Spurs . The win improved the Warriors' chances of advancing in the NBA in-season tournament, as they moved into a tie for second place in West Group C.Dario Saric made a significant impact off the bench, contributing 20 points for the Warriors, who now share a 2-1 record with the Minnesota Timberwolves in their group. The Warriors are set for a critical matchup with the first-place Sacramento Kings (3-0) on Tuesday.Despite Victor Wembanyama's impressive performance for the Spurs, featuring 22 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks, the team struggled to secure a win in the tournament, finishing with a 0-4 record.The Spurs had a promising start, leading by as many as 10 points in the first quarter, with Wembanyama making his presence felt. However, the Warriors took control in the final three periods, outperforming the Spurs from beyond the arc. The Warriors made 19 of 40 three-point attempts, compared to the Spurs' 36 points from deep.Down 110-95 with just under three minutes remaining, the Spurs mounted a late comeback attempt, narrowing the gap to 110-106. However, timely plays from Curry,Klay Thompson , and successful free throws secured the win for the Warriors.Curry finished the game shooting 7-for-13 from beyond the arc, Saric made 4-for-7, and Thompson contributed with a 3-for-7 performance from three-point range. The trio accounted for a significant portion of the Warriors' 57 points from deep.The victory for the Warriors was especially important as it marked just their second win in the last nine games. The team played without Draymond Green , serving a suspension, and managed to secure a 2-3 record in his absence.