San Antonio (3-13) was derailed by a 16-0 run in the third and a 15-2 run in the fourth in a game marked by multiple major shifts in momentum (often in quick succession). The Warriors set the tone by assisting on 87% of their field goals (40 field goals on 35 assists), defeating the tenacious Spurs for the 11th time in a row.

Dario Saric off the bench (20 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists) supplemented Curry’s individual brilliance (35 points and 6 assists). In yet another disheartening, maybe promising setback, San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama (22 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks), Keldon Johnson (22 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists), and Devin Vassell (24 points and 4 rebounds on limited minutes) stood out.

Surprisingly, the Spurs were the first to hit from three-point range, while the Warriors were unable to respond. Johnson and Wembanyama accounted for more than half of the team’s points. Midway through the frame, the legendary Splash Brothers exploded fast and decisively. Both teams shot over 50% in a thrilling quarter that finished with San Antonio leading by three points.

The Warriors’ veterans took center stage to reclaim the lead after San Antonio’s offense sputtered for large portions of the second quarter. Curry and Wiggins were able to locate the necessary areas to complete their tasks, while the Spurs wasted possession after possession.

For a while in the third quarter, the teams traded leads until Curry and Saric startled the Spurs with a 16-0 run to gain a lead that they were able to hold despite San Antonio’s persistence and effort.