Steph Curry's 36-Point Performance Leads Golden State Warriors to Victory, Snapping Three-Game Skid against Orlando Magic

Behind the stellar performance of their superstar point guard Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors put an end to their three-game losing streak with a 121-115 home victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.

Curry displayed his brilliance by scoring 36 points on an impressive 60% shooting, including four three-pointers. He also made significant contributions with six assists and four steals throughout the game.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr praised Curry's performance, stating, "Steph was amazing. But Steph is always amazing. Even when he doesn't score 36 points, just the attention he draws defensively, what he does to an opposing defense, the way he opens up the floor, he's a remarkable player. He really got himself going on a night when we needed it."

Despite Orlando's reputation for having a strong defense, they struggled to contain the Warriors' potent offense. Jonathan Kuminga, who recently joined the starting lineup following Draymond Green's suspension, contributed 19 points, while Klay Thompson, a five-time All-Star, added 15 points.

Additionally, Chris Paul and rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis chipped in with 12 and 10 points respectively, marking the first time this season that all five Warriors starters scored in double figures.

The victory provided a much-needed boost for the Warriors, allowing them to bounce back from their recent losses and start the year with a win.

During a second-quarter surge, Curry scored eight consecutive points for the Warriors, including a four-point play near the end of the half when he knocked down a three-pointer and drew a foul. Despite Golden State's offensive firepower, the Magic managed to keep the game competitive. Orlando guard Gary Harris hit a three-pointer at the halftime buzzer, tying the game at 55.

The Warriors gained an edge in the third quarter, outscoring the Magic by six points, which proved to be enough to secure a narrow victory at Chase Center.

Orlando's Paolo Banchero, the reigning Rookie of the Year, had an impressive performance with 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Franz Wagner contributed 25 points. The Magic currently hold a 19-14 record, placing them fifth in the Eastern Conference.

On the other hand, the Warriors stand at 16-17, ranking 11th in the Western Conference and on the fringes of a Play-In Tournament position. While they celebrated the win, there was some negative news for the team as Gary Payton II suffered a hamstring injury in the second quarter. Payton had only returned to action after missing a month due to a calf injury.

Payton joins Draymond Green on the Warriors' absentee list. Green was suspended in December for an incident involving Jusuf Nurkić of the Phoenix Suns and has no scheduled return date. Coach Steve Kerr confirmed that he has been in contact with Green through text messages but has not seen him in the team facility.

Next, the Warriors will host the NBA champion Denver Nuggets on Thursday, while the Magic will travel to Sacramento to face the Kings on Wednesday.