Curry’s 48 Points Not Enough as Trail Blazers Prevail 136-131 Over Warriors

Key Takeaways:

• Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe each tallied 35 points as Portland overcame Golden State 136-131
• Stephen Curry recorded 48 points for the Warriors, making 12 three-pointers – his 28th career game with at least 10 threes
• Portland snapped their three-game losing streak, with Grant sealing the win from the free throw line in the closing seconds

Game Overview

Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe powered the Trail Blazers to a narrow 136-131 victory over the Golden State Warriors, ending their three-game losing run in emphatic fashion. Both Grant and Sharpe finished with 35 points, equalling each other for team-high honours.

Fourth Quarter Drama and Key Plays

The encounter saw the lead shift hands repeatedly in a frenetic final quarter. A key moment came when Toumani Camara converted an alley-oop dunk from Donovan Clingan, bringing the Blazers level at 121. Stephen Curry responded swiftly for Golden State, connecting on a three-pointer and following it up with a layup.

BLAZERS WIN!!
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— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) December 15, 2025

Despite Portland finding themselves ahead 127-126, Curry continued to threaten, sinking another three. Critical late-game baskets from Grant – including a foul and made free throw – handed the Blazers a slender advantage. Deni Avdija then knocked down two free throws with 19.9 seconds remaining to put Portland up 132-129.

Moses Moody’s dunk with 13.2 seconds to play clawed the Warriors back to 134-131, but Grant converted two decisive free throws down the stretch to seal the win.

Individual Brilliance and Milestones

Stephen Curry produced a stellar individual performance, registering 48 points in total and draining 12 three-pointers – the most he has made in a game this season. This effort marked the 28th time Curry has made 10 or more threes in a single contest, an NBA-leading feat.

For the Blazers, Grant’s seven made three-pointers were a personal best this season. Curry was appearing in only his second game back after a five-game absence due to a left quadriceps contusion, having returned to action on Friday with a 39-point outing in Golden State’s 127-120 defeat to Minnesota.

Draymond Green rejoined the Golden State lineup for the first time since missing the Timberwolves fixture for personal reasons; he had missed two further games prior due to a right foot sprain. Green struggled with turnovers, giving up possession eight times including four in the third quarter, and was also assessed a technical foul.

Early Exchanges and Momentum Swings

Portland established an early lead, going up 34-23 late in the first quarter following a three-pointer from Caleb Love. The Warriors responded and managed to take a 62-61 advantage into the interval. Golden State’s best stretch came in the third quarter when Curry hit back-to-back threes to open up a 79-70 gap, their largest lead during the contest.

Fixture Details and Next Games

This game had been a late addition to the schedule, arranged after both teams’ elimination from the NBA Cup. The Warriors will travel to Phoenix for their next fixture on Thursday night, while the Trail Blazers will host Sacramento, also on Thursday night.