Stephen Curry Scores 41 Points as Warriors Win in Overtime Against Magic

Stephen Curry is once again bending the trajectory of an NBA season to his will.

The 38-year-old guard poured in 41 points on Saturday night, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 126-119 overtime victory against the Orlando Magic. This win marks the Warriors’ seventh triumph, a streak that effectively erases the memory of a difficult 0-3 start to the campaign.

According to reporting from the Associated Press, the game turned on a dramatic three-point play by Curry with 1:38 remaining in the extra period. His late-game heroics—including a clutch layup in the final minute—secured the win and extended the franchise’s longest winning streak since March 2025. The result leaves the Magic searching for answers after suffering their fourth straight loss at the Warriors’ home arena.

The contest was defined by a frantic push-and-pull rhythm. While the Warriors jumped to a 57-41 halftime lead, Orlando clawed their way back, eventually taking a 78-77 advantage heading into the fourth quarter.

A late layup by Curry with 25.2 seconds left in regulation seemed poised to seal it, but Orlando’s Jamal Cain forced overtime with a putback basket with just two seconds on the clock. Cain finished the night with 18 points and 12 rebounds off the bench, providing the primary spark for the Magic’s rally.

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For Curry, the performance was another entry in a historic late-career surge. He has now recorded 16 games of 40 points or more after age 35, a tally that surpasses the records held by both LeBron James and Michael Jordan, as noted by the Associated Press. Beyond the scoring, he joined an exclusive club of seven players in league history to reach the milestone of 26,000 points, 5,000 rebounds, and 6,000 assists.

The Warriors’ youth movement also provided critical support during the high-pressure overtime minutes. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 23 points and eight rebounds, including a decisive 3-pointer in overtime that helped keep the Magic at bay. Lendeborg’s standout night followed a personal milestone shared publicly just one day earlier: a video capturing the moment he gifted his mother a new home in California.

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Tensions flared early in the second quarter when Georges Niang and Wendell Carter Jr. were both assessed technical fouls following a physical altercation in the paint. The intensity remained high throughout the game, and security personnel reportedly had to intervene to keep Draymond Green away from the fray—a precautionary measure following Green’s ejection against Phoenix just days prior. Green ultimately finished the night with a season-high 13 assists.

Franz Wagner led the offensive charge for Orlando, recording 30 points and 11 assists, while Tristan da Silva and Carter each added 19 points. Despite the statistical output, the Magic were unable to overcome the late-game misses at the charity stripe, specifically when Carter failed to convert two free throws with 1:15 remaining that would have tied the game.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando — Photo: wral.com

The logistical reality for both teams remains demanding. The Magic head to Sacramento for a Tuesday night matchup, while the Warriors prepare to host Charlotte on Monday. For Golden State, the win stabilizes their roster and shows their veteran core is still efficient. The team has not seen a run of this length since their seven-game stretch from March 3-15, 2025.

As the league transitions deeper into the schedule, the reliance on Curry’s elite scoring remains the Warriors’ most predictable, yet potent, weapon. It is unclear whether this winning streak marks a permanent change in their title contention or merely a mid-season heater. For now, the numbers suggest that Curry is performing at a level that defies traditional aging curves in professional basketball.