The Golden State Warriors secured a crucial 109-106 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on March 25, 2026, clinching a play-in spot despite being without star player Stephen Curry.
Gui Santos delivered a standout performance, scoring a career-high 31 points, while Draymond Green made two clutch free throws with just 6.9 seconds left on the clock to seal the win.
Brandin Podziemski also contributed significantly, finishing with 22 points, six rebounds, and five assists. The Warriors’ victory marked their first win at Chase Center since returning from a 2-4 road trip.
The game was tightly contested, with the Nets leading for most of the match. However, they trailed going into the fourth quarter and struggled down the stretch, shooting 8 for 20 overall and just 2 for 9 from beyond the arc.
Ziaire Williams led the Nets with 19 points, but the team has now lost nine straight games, raising questions about their performance and potential tanking.
The sellout crowd at Chase Center celebrated the Warriors’ 600th consecutive sellout, a testament to the team’s enduring popularity despite injury challenges this season.
As the Warriors look to build momentum, they will host the Wizards on Friday, while the Nets are set to face the Lakers in Los Angeles.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the status of Stephen Curry, who has missed 23 consecutive games and was expected to return to practice this week, but that has not yet materialized.
Observers will be watching closely as both teams navigate the final stretch of the season, with the Warriors aiming for a strong playoff push and the Nets seeking to end their losing streak.