Curry's 49 Lifts Warriors Past Wembanyama, Spurs

Stephen Curry roasted the Spurs for 49 points as the Warriors snapped a game in West Group C, but the bigger story is balance: all five teams in that group are now 1-1, turning point differential into the tiebreaker. Golden State’s win matters because, despite the burst from Curry, they sit last in the group after a 25-point loss to Denver — so every margin matters from here on. Merlin sees a brewing gauntlet where single performances become destiny. Curry’s night keeps Golden State very much alive, yet consistent wins and smart score management will decide who emerges. San Antonio can still climb, but needs two road miracles. Elsewhere the West splits into clearer races and the East shows more separation — the next few group games will quickly reveal which teams can control margins and minds.