Key Takeaways:
- Stephen Curry netted 27 points as the Golden State Warriors claimed a 120-107 victory over the Brooklyn Nets
- Jimmy Butler contributed 21 points, succeeding on 11 of 12 free throw attempts for the Warriors
- Michael Porter Jr. posted 27 points for the Nets, whose three-game winning streak ended
Match Recap and Momentum Shifts
The Golden State Warriors secured a 120-107 win against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Monday night, with Stephen Curry delivering 27 points. Golden State overcame a sluggish start, which saw them fall behind by as many as 13 points in the first quarter. By half-time, the Warriors had recovered to take a two-point lead.
Jimmy Butler, instrumental from the free throw line, scored 21 points and converted 11 of his 12 free throw attempts for Golden State. Curry, despite a slow first half offensively, surged in the third quarter, adding 10 key points to help the Warriors enter the final period with an 89-85 advantage.
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 30, 2025
Key Player Contributions
Trayce Jackson-Davis supported the Warriors’ effort with 11 points off the bench, while Gary Payton II, De’Anthony Melton and Will Richard each chipped in 10 points. The Warriors’ balanced scoring enabled them to bounce back following an overtime defeat in Toronto the previous day and marked their fourth victory in five outings.
On the opposite end, Brooklyn’s Michael Porter Jr. matched Curry’s scoring output with 27 points, and rookie Egor Demin made a notable impact by contributing 23. The Nets’ bid to extend their winning run was halted despite these efforts.
Game-Defining Moments
Golden State led by 10 with 4:37 remaining in the fourth quarter, but the Nets responded with an 8-0 surge, which included a pair of free throws by Terance Mann that brought them within four at 107-103. On the subsequent possession, Curry earned a crucial three-point play by drawing contact from Nic Claxton on a floater, which found the net along with the free throw to restore momentum.
Egor Demin replied with a three-pointer for Brooklyn, but the Warriors quickly re-established control by converting on their next three possessions. Will Richard punctuated the sequence with a dunk to make it 116-106, effectively clinching the victory.
Statistical Overview
| Team | Top Scorer | Points | Other Double-Digit Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | Stephen Curry | 27 | Jimmy Butler (21), Trayce Jackson-Davis (11), Gary Payton II (10), De’Anthony Melton (10), Will Richard (10) |
| Brooklyn Nets | Michael Porter Jr. | 27 | Egor Demin (23), Nic Claxton (15), Cam Thomas (13), Noah Clowney (11) |
What’s Next
- The Warriors, now holding a 7-12 road record, continue their three-game road swing in Charlotte on Wednesday
- The Nets are set to host Houston on Thursday
