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New York Knicks at Golden State Warriors

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42-24, 21-13 Away
Final
94 - 97

39-28, 21-13 Home

Curry has 28 points, Kerr becomes Warriors' regular-season victory leader in 97-94 win over Knicks

Draymond puts Knicks to sleep with dagger layup

Steve Kerr became the Warriors' regular-season victory leader, passing late Hall of Famer Al Attles with his 558th victory in his 11th season. He was recognized on the scoreboard after the final buzzer followed by congratulations from some of his coaching colleagues.

Golden State won its seventh straight overall — and at home — and 12th in 13.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 29 points and 12 rebounds for New York. He hit a timely 3-pointer with 4:38 to play before fouling out late. Towns dunked over Jimmy Butler to start the game.

Butler again did a little bit of everything with 11 points, seven assists and six rebounds. The Warriors are 14-2 with Butler since he made his debut Feb. 8 and 14-1 in games he has played.

Takeaways Knicks: New York held a 49-45 rebounding advantage. The Knicks had won two straight, including an 114-113 overtime win Wednesday at Portland.

Warriors: Gui Santos earned his second start as the Warriors used their 36th different lineup, second-most behind the 76ers. ... G Brandin Podziemski missed his fourth straight game with a lower back strain but the hope is he will return Tuesday against Denver.

Key moment Butler hit a Curry-like 38-foot 3 to end the first quarter with a defender in his face — then Curry himself did it moments before the halftime buzzer.

Key stat After shooting 56.4% and 51.2% from long range in their previous two games, the Warriors were just 13 for 41 (31.7%).

Up next The Knicks travel back cross-country to host Miami on Monday night while the Warriors continue their season-long seven-game homestand when the Nuggets visit Tuesday night.

Regular Season Series

GS wins series 2-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 94 - 97
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 94 - 97
4th 0.0 OG Anunoby makes 29-foot running pullup jump shot (Miles McBride assists) 94 - 97
4th 6.0 Stephen Curry makes free throw 2 of 2 91 - 97
4th 6.0 Warriors offensive team rebound 91 - 96

Statistics

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37-86 FG 33-83
43 Field Goal % 40
9-24 3PT 13-41
38 Three Point % 32
11-13 FT 18-22
85 Free Throw % 82
49 Rebounds 45
13 Offensive Rebounds 10
36 Defensive Rebounds 35
20 Assists 25
6 Steals 7
6 Blocks 5
13 Turnovers 9
0 Team Turnovers 2
13 Total Turnovers 11
1 Technical Fouls 0
1 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
19 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 8
9 Fast Break Points 15
48 Points in Paint 38
16 Fouls 13
5 Largest Lead 9
Golden State Warriors Golden State Warriors Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
L.J. Cryer, G Out Dec 24
Al Horford, C Out Dec 24
Seth Curry, SG Out Dec 24
New York Knicks New York Knicks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Miles McBride, G Out Dec 24
Guerschon Yabusele, F Day-To-Day Dec 24
Landry Shamet, G Out Dec 24

Game Information

Chase Center

Location: San Francisco, CA
Attendance: 18,064 · Capacity:

2025-26 Atlantic Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
New York 20 9 .690 - L1
Boston 18 11 .621 2 W3
Toronto 18 13 .581 3 W1
Philadelphia 16 12 .571 3.5 L1
Brooklyn 9 19 .321 10.5 W2

2025-26 Pacific Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
LA Lakers 19 9 .679 - L2
Phoenix 16 13 .552 3.5 W1
Golden State 15 15 .500 5 W2
LA Clippers 8 21 .276 11.5 W2
Sacramento 7 23 .233 13 L1
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