- Stephen Curry becomes 26th NBA player to score 25,000 career points
- Draymond Green seals win with late 3-pointer and critical defensive play
- Warriors improve to 11-2 in last 13 games amid playoff push
- Cade Cunningham scores season-high 31 points in Pistons' loss
- Game delayed by false fire alarm during second quarter
In a game filled with historic moments and late-game drama, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Detroit Pistons 115-110 at Chase Center. Stephen Curry cemented his legacy by joining the NBA's 25,000-point club, achieving the milestone with a third-quarter 3-pointer. The two-time MVP finished with 32 points, going a perfect 12/12 from the free-throw line while inching closer to becoming the first player to reach 4,000 career 3-pointers.
The Warriors' victory didn't come easily. With 35 seconds remaining and trailing 110-109, Draymond Green sank a go-ahead 3-pointer - just his 26th of the season - then secured a crucial loose ball to force a jump ball situation. Green's defensive intensity and timely scoring (8 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists) underscored his value to Golden State's championship DNA.
Detroit's Cade Cunningham nearly spoiled the night with a career-best 31-point performance, including a driving layup that gave the Pistons a brief lead with 50 seconds left. However, the young guard received limited support beyond Jalen Duren's 14 rebounds, highlighting Detroit's ongoing struggle to close out tight games (now 9-48).
The contest took an unusual turn early in the second quarter when arena fire alarms triggered a five-minute delay. Officials later confirmed it was a system malfunction, allowing 18,064 fans to return to their seats after brief confusion.
Unique Insights:
1. Curry reached 25,000 points in his 793rd career game - faster than legends like Jerry West (911 games) and Reggie Miller (1,305 games). At his current 26.8 PPG average, he could pass Kevin Durant (28,342) for 10th all-time by 2025.
2. The Warriors' 11-2 surge since February 8 coincides with improved defensive efficiency (110.3 rating, 6th in NBA during span). This aligns with the team's historical pattern of elevating play post-All-Star Break under Steve Kerr.
3. Chase Center Advantage: Golden State is 25-9 at home this season compared to 15-21 on the road. Their +5.8 home scoring differential ranks 4th in the Western Conference, a critical factor in maintaining play-in tournament positioning.
Moses Moody provided unexpected bench contributions, hitting a momentum-shifting 3-pointer midway through the fourth quarter. The third-year guard's development could prove vital as Golden State manages Klay Thompson's reduced minutes.
With Portland visiting Monday to conclude their seven-game homestand, the Warriors aim to solidify their standing in the crowded West. Meanwhile, Detroit faces an uphill battle to avoid franchise-worst records, with Cunningham's stellar individual play offering hope for future seasons.
