Warriors Conquer Knicks With Another Stephen Curry Classic

More Stephen Curry antics allowed the Golden State Warriors to end the New York Knicks' three-game winning streak.

Mar 4, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives to the basket against New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

With the New York Knicks set to spend some time away from Madison Square Garden, the Golden State Warriors gave fans a sour parting gift.

Golden State ended the Knicks' three-game winning streak through another Stephen Curry classic in Manhattan, putting forth a 114-102 decision on Tuesday night. New York (40-21) played without starting center Karl-Anthony Towns, who sat out due to personal reasons.

OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 29 points. With the three-point king Curry in the house, the Knicks put forth a brutal effort from deep at 8-of-33. Anunoby was responsible for half of the sinks, getting four on nine attempts. Jalen Brunson was right behind him with 25 but was 1-of-7 with an extra point on the line.

Mar 4, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) dives for the ball against New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

With Towns out, the Knicks struggled to develop any momentum in the paint. Installed starter Mitchell Robinson received a warm reception as he played in front of a Madison Square Garden crowd for the first time since late April but was limited to 15 minutes as he continues to work his way back from the ankle injury that ate away at most of his seventh season in Manhattan.

Precious Achiuwa did pull in 15 boards off the bench but the Knicks still lost that battle by two, as seven different Warriors pulled in at least four.

Despite fighting an ailing ankle, Curry had 28 points while falling two assists short of a double-double while Jimmy Butler and Brandon Podziemski had 19 tallies each. Together with new collaborator and lasting Knicks nemesis Butler, Curry helped erase a lasting New York lead in the second half to earn a victory in the interconference clash.

New York built a solid eight-point lead by halftime after leading for almost the entirety of the second period. The advantage briefly reached double figures in the third quarter but the Warriors got a rally started just before the midway mark, officially declaring a game when Podziemski and Curry hit consecutive three that created a 66-64 lead before a New York timeout. An 8-0 run put the Knicks back ahead before a Buddy Hield triple with two seconds remaining rendered it null.

Tuesday's packed nature prevailed until the latter stages of the fourth quarter: granted re-entry after resting at the start of the period, Curry outdueled Brunson and Co. to create a lead that proved permanent. The Knicks, to their minimal credit, at least delayed Curry's famous "night night" celebration for as long as they could.

Mar 4, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (5) blocks a three point shot by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in front of Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Curry made it an 11-point lead in the penultimate minute before Mikal Bridges quickly responded with a triple of his own to keep hope alive. Podziemski, however, scored consecutive doubles, one off a feed from Curry and the other created through Moses Moody's steal of Brunson, officially affording the Warriors sweet dreams.

The surging Warriors (34-28) are now 9-2 since acquiring Butler from the Miami Heat at the trade deadline. Curry-led Warrior teams are also 12-1 at MSG since he originally donned a Bay Area jersey in 2009.

The Knicks now embark on a five-game Western swing, one that tips off with a showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night (10 p.m. ET, TNT). That stretch will include a rematch with the Warriors at Chase Center on March 15.

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