Who said motivation can’t move mountains? The Warriors sure make a strong case for it. The entire NBA world held its breath when Stephen Curry missed two games with a left pelvic contusion. But the sigh of relief came when he returned in the Warriors’ 111-95 win over the Pelicans. Let’s be real—he wasn’t quite in full Splash Brother mode, struggling from deep and missing several threes in a row. The injury was still there, and it showed.
But then came the Spurs game, and Steve Kerr’s strategy did two things at one time—securing a win and giving Curry the breathing room he needed to ease back in. Meanwhile, Brandin Podziemski? The guard wasn’t just locked in—he looked like he was ready to run through a wall.
After the Golden State Warriors’ remarkable win against the Spurs with a record of 148-106, fans were fast to notice that Stephen Curry took an early seat, chilling out on the sidelines. And that’s usually not the scene because without Curry, the Warriors can’t really be called the Warriors, right? So, a fan page named Nana hit X with the video of him enjoying and dancing out of the court in the 4th quarter with a funny statement saying, “Steph getting his cardio in during fourth quarter of a blowout… man, I used to pray for times like this .”
steph getting his cardio in during fourth quarter of a blowout… man, i used to pray for times like this
(via @/warriorstalk • ig) pic.twitter.com/JsMLtKWFw1
— nana (@namxsj) March 31, 2025
But how can Stephen Curry be sitting out in such a crucial game? Well, because the team held up the game pretty strong, Curry didn’t have to stay till the fourth quarter. But how? All thanks to the HC.
Steve Kerr’s motivating words pushed the Warriors to this massive success. And their shooting star, Brandin Podziemski, talks about after their win, “I think we’re just conscientious of our start. Coach challenged us yesterday, practice to, you know, get off to a good start and help that kind of second wave of guys, you know, ease into the game, and I feel like they have to fight back for us. But he said he’s gonna stick with the lineup just because we’re 10 and 0, or now 11 and 0, with this group that we’re starting”.
Brandin further adds to it, saying, “So, just emphasis on moving the ball, getting easy early shots, and then, you know, playing good defense and just kind of putting the two things together.” No wonder they took their head coach’s words pretty seriously. As every player was in his best form.
The Warriors didn’t just defeat the Spurs; they dominated them in their own arena. The Spurs were clearly overpowered, with the scores put up by the team. Brandin Podziemski shined with 27 points. Moses Moody (20 points) and Buddy Hield (19) added to the scoring spree, while Keldon Johnson scored 19 points. But even Stephen Curry left a major impact on the game.
Stephen Curry making history against Spurs
The Warriors arrived in San Antonio and did exactly as expected – they dominated the shorthanded Spurs. Golden State quickly took a commanding 44-27 lead in the first quarter, with Steph Curry hardly breaking a sweat.
Despite attempting just one shot during this time, Curry made history by sinking a step-back mid-range jumper with five minutes remaining in the first quarter. This shot officially moved him past Hall of Famer Ray Allen for the 30th most made field goals in NBA history. The Warriors’ official account proudly announced, “Stephen Curry has passed Ray Allen for the 30th most made field goals in NBA history.” Just another day, another milestone for the game’s greatest shooter of all time.
Even in his 16th year at age 37, Curry shows no signs of slowing down. He is currently averaging 24.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game this season. His shooting percentages are also impressive at 44.4% from the field, 39.2% from three, and 92.6% from the free-throw line. Curry continues to demonstrate elite efficiency, perplexing defenses, and climbing the all-time leaderboards.
With a remarkable resume that includes two MVP titles, four championships, 11 All-Star appearances, and two scoring titles, Curry’s impact on the game goes beyond statistics. Curry transformed basketball with his three-point shooting, influenced how teams are built, and continues to challenge defenses. Despite his numerous records, Curry continues to push himself to achieve new milestones.
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