The Golden State Warriors extended their impressive winning streak to seven games on Saturday night, overcoming the Orlando Magic in a hard-fought 126-119 overtime victory at the Chase Center. The contest required an extra period to decide the outcome after a back-and-forth scoring battle in the final minutes of regulation.
Stephen Curry served as the primary catalyst for the win, delivering a standout performance with 41 points, six rebounds, and six assists. “Stephen Curry converted a three-point play with 1:38 left in overtime that put Golden State ahead then scored a layup in the final minute” to secure the result. This performance marked his second 40-point game of the season and established a new NBA record for the most 40-point games by a player after age 35.
The Magic, who trailed by 16 points at halftime, mounted a significant comeback to lead by a point entering the fourth quarter. Franz Wagner paced Orlando with 30 points and 11 assists, while teammates Tristan da Silva and Wendell Carter Jr. added 19 points each. Despite Orlando’s strong perimeter shooting, which included 18 successful three-pointers, the Warriors managed to maintain their composure under pressure.
Golden State received secondary scoring contributions from rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who recorded 23 points and eight rebounds, and Brandin Podziemski, who added 15 points. Draymond Green also played a pivotal role in the victory, contributing a season-high 13 assists alongside six rebounds and two steals. The win marks a dramatic turnaround for the Warriors, who began their campaign with three consecutive losses before initiating this current seven-game streak. The team now looks to continue its momentum during the remainder of its November home stand at the Chase Center.