Steph Curry Makes Honest Comment After Timberwolves-Warriors Game

Steph Curry met with reporters after Sunday's game.

Dec 6, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) waits for the play to start against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images / Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

On Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors got a much-needed victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Two days after losing to the Timberwolves by 17 points, the Warriors won by a score of 114-106.

Protected the home court ⚡️@Kia || Clutch Plays pic.twitter.com/8ysSeHApXk

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 9, 2024

Draymond Green had a clutch dunk that was the dagger.

Via The Golden State Warriors: "DRAYMOND SAID NIGHT NIGHT?"

DRAYMOND SAID NIGHT NIGHT?

📺 @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/wQFrkJBAVL

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 9, 2024

After the game, Steph Curry made an honest comment about Green's heroics (h/t Anthony Slater of The Athletic).

Curry: "We needed that moment. I know he needed that moment. He played amazing all night."

Steph Curry on the Draymond Green drive and dunk on Gobert followed by the night night celebration: “We needed that moment.” pic.twitter.com/JvIVyMBRUW

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 9, 2024

The Warriors have a good record (14-9), but they have been one of the coldest teams in the league over the last few weeks.

They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games.

Therefore (as Curry alluded to), that moment was huge for them.

Nov 6, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrate during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images / Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

After coming off the bench on Friday, Green returned to the starting lineup.

He finished with six points, six rebounds, seven assists and one block while shooting 3/5 from the field.

DRAYMOND SAYS NIGHT, NIGHT 😴 pic.twitter.com/AaZKoSAs6u

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 9, 2024

As for Curry, the two-time MVP had 30 points, four rebounds, eight assists and one steal while shooting 8/18 from the field and 5/11 from the three-point range.

Green and Curry are in their 13th season together as teammates on Golden State.

Dec 8, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) acknowledges Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23)) after a basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images / David Gonzales-Imagn Images

The Warriors are still the fifth seed in the Western Conference despite their recent struggles.

They are just 2.0 games back of the Memphis Grizzlies for second.

On Wednesday evening, the Warriors will resume action when they face off against the Rockets in Houston, Texas (NBA Cup).