Overview
- Orlando beat Golden State 121-113 to halt the Warriors’ road streak at three games, as Stephen Curry scored 34 and moved past Vince Carter to No. 22 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
- The Magic controlled the interior with 64 points in the paint and turned 18 Warriors turnovers into 28 transition points, winning despite Paolo Banchero’s continued absence with a groin strain.
- Jonathan Kuminga missed his third straight game with bilateral patellar tendonitis; Steve Kerr said he is hopeful for a Wednesday return in Miami but noted it remains uncertain.
- Kerr called the early slate the toughest of his NBA career, citing 17 games in 29 days across 13 cities, and said the staff is weighing rest on the Orlando–Miami back-to-back that closes a six-game trip.
- Moses Moody’s breakout 32-point night in New Orleans and rookie Will Richard’s starts have reshaped minutes, while outside commentators have floated speculative trade ideas involving Kuminga.