The Golden State Warriors secured a hard-fought victory against the San Antonio Spurs in an exciting NBA regular season matchup on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The Warriors emerged victorious with a 125-120 win thanks to outstanding performances from their star players.
Dynamic Duo Delivers Dominant Performance
Stephen Curry demonstrated why he's considered one of basketball's greatest shooters, putting up an impressive 46 points while adding 5 rebounds and 5 assists to his stat line. His backcourt partner Jimmy Butler contributed significantly with 28 points and 8 assists, proving to be the perfect complement to Curry's offensive explosion.
The Warriors' dynamic combination proved too much for the Spurs to handle, with the duo combining for 74 total points that ultimately decided the game's outcome. Curry particularly shone in the second half, scoring 29 of his points after halftime.
Wembanyama's Historic Effort Falls Short
Despite the loss, San Antonio's young phenom Victor Wembanyama delivered an exceptional performance, recording his fourth career triple-double with 31 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. The dominant display from the Spurs' big man showcased his evolving game and established him as one of the league's most versatile players.
The game featured several momentum shifts, with Curry's fourth three-pointer giving Golden State a 74-73 lead with five minutes remaining in the third quarter. This marked a turning point where the Warriors began to establish control over the contest.
Team Records and Statistical Standouts
With this victory, the Warriors improved their season record to 7 wins and 8 losses, returning to the win column after recent struggles. Meanwhile, the Spurs suffered their first homecourt defeat of the season, dropping to 8-3 after an impressive start to their campaign.
Free throw shooting proved crucial in the close contest, with Golden State converting 32 of 36 attempts from the charity stripe compared to San Antonio's 14 of 16. This efficiency at the line ultimately provided the margin of victory for the visiting team.
In other NBA action, the Oklahoma City Thunder continued their dominant start to the season by crushing the Los Angeles Lakers 121-92. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 30 points and 9 assists in just three quarters of play, while Isaiah Joe added 21 points. Oklahoma City now holds the league's best record at 12-1.
The Lakers struggled offensively, with star player Luka Doncic limited to just 19 points on 7-for-20 shooting, well below his season average of 37.1 points per game.
