Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry #30 makes a reverse layup in the first quarter of their NBA game against the Orlando Magic at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. (Photo Credits to Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
By Michael Villanueva
SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Warriors defeated the Orlando Magic 120-97 on Tuesday night at Chase Center, pulling away in the fourth quarter for a major home victory on City Edition Night.
The Golden State was wearing Nike NBA City Edition uniforms, which pay tribute to the team’s Oakland history. The jerseys feature Oakland’s iconic tree, which represents strength and growth, while the shorts reflect the Bay Bridge’s suspension cables, highlighting both the team’s history and its present.
Both squads entered the game with momentum after breaking their losing streaks two days prior, and their sense of urgency to keep winning was evident. The Warriors began the game with a starting lineup of Moses Moody, Quinten Post, Jimmy Butler III, Draymond Green, and Stephen Curry.
Curry added another milestone to his remarkable career, extending his streak of 70 consecutive games with a made three-point field goal, the NBA’s longest active streak, after hitting a three in the first half.
Despite the historic moment, the Golden State struggled to shoot from beyond the arc early on. In the first half, the Warriors shot 3-of-18 (16.7%) from three-point range and committed five turnovers, matching their turnover total at halfway the previous game. However, Golden State took a small 58-57 lead into halftime, relying on defensive tenacity and interior scoring. Moses Moody led the Warriors at halftime with 11 points, going 4-for-6 from the floor, including 2-for-4 from three.
Golden State regained its flow after halftime thanks to Stephen Curry’s third-quarter eruption. Curry scored 15 points in the third, helping the Warriors gain momentum and take an 84-81 lead with little over two minutes left in the quarter.
The game was physical throughout, with both teams constantly attacking the paint. Each team finished with more than 40 points in the paint, as hustle plays, loose balls, and contested possessions defined the night. Every basket felt earned, with early holiday-level passion on both sides of the court.
The Warriors blew up the game early in the fourth quarter. Orlando was scoreless for the first three minutes, while Golden State went on a 10-0 run to increase their lead. Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody gave energy and crucial scoring down the line, as Orlando missed its final eight attempts.
Golden State’s confidence grew as the quarter went on. Four Warriors scored in double digits, and the squad forced 17 Orlando turnovers before the halfway point of the fourth quarter. With perimeter shooting still poor, Golden State focused on the interior, scoring 60 points in the paint in the final two minutes of play.
It was pretty clear Golden State won when the score hit 113-94. The Warriors relied on hustling, ball movement, and key bench performances to capitalize on their minutes and stay focused until the final buzzer.
Golden State won 120-97, improving to 9-4 at home. The Warriors’ mentality was based on resilience and toughness in the paint, and they delivered, limiting the Orlando Magic to 14 points in the final quarter. Stephen Curry led Golden State with 26 points, going 10-for-23 from the floor and adding six assists and three rebounds. With the victory, the Warriors returned to .500 for the first time since December 12th, extending their winning run to two games.
Golden State will now focus on a big game on Christmas Day, when the Warriors face the Dallas Mavericks at 2 p.m., live on ABC/ESPN. The game will be the Warriors’ first look at No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg, who came in averaging 18.8 points per game, and former Golden State, 4-time NBA Champion, Klay Thompson returns to the Bay.
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