Overview
- Stephen Curry sank two free throws with about six seconds remaining after being fouled by De'Aaron Fox, and Fox missed a potential game-winner at the buzzer in a 109-108 finish.
- Curry tied Michael Jordan for the most 40-point games after age 30 with his 44th, shooting 16-for-26 from the field, 9-for-17 from three and 8-for-8 at the line.
- Victor Wembanyama posted 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, including a late rejection of a Jimmy Butler layup, as San Antonio fell to 1-1 in group play.
- Golden State completed a two-game sweep in San Antonio, improved to 1-1 in West Group C and turned 21 Spurs turnovers into 25 points to offset cold early shooting.
- On-court tensions flared between Draymond Green and Wembanyama in the fourth quarter, while Steve Kerr’s adjusted rotation featured starts for Moses Moody and rookie Will Richard and clutch minutes from Gary Payton II and Brandin Podziemski.