{"id":27123,"date":"2025-01-19T11:21:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T11:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=27123"},"modified":"2025-01-19T11:21:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T11:21:39","slug":"grading-warriors-players-after-122-114-victory-against-wizards-curry-drops-26-points-before-ankle-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=27123","title":{"rendered":"Grading Warriors Players After 122-114 Victory Against Wizards: Curry Drops 26 Points Before Ankle Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Warriors handled their business by defeating the Wizards 122-114 on Saturday night but it did not come without some concern for Stephen Curry.<\/div>\n
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Stephen Curry\u00a0scored 26 points and helped lead the\u00a0Golden State Warriors\u00a0to a 122-114 victory over the\u00a0Washington Wizards\u00a0on Saturday night before exiting late in the game with a left ankle injury. The Warriors leaned on\u00a0Andrew Wiggins, who contributed 31 points and 11 rebounds, to secure the win at Chase Center.<\/p>\n

Curry left the game with just over two minutes remaining after getting tangled with Jordan Poole under the basket. Despite some initial concern, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shared that Curry didn\u2019t believe the injury was serious, though his ankle was taped at his locker postgame.<\/p>\n

Poole, playing in just his second game at Chase Center since being traded to Washington, had a spectacular performance with 38 points, including 8-for-15 shooting from beyond the arc. Poole also became the first player from the 2019 draft class to reach 900 career 3-pointers.<\/p>\n

The Warriors trailed 60-53 at halftime, with Poole leading all scorers with 23 points at the break. However, Golden State rallied in the fourth quarter, breaking open a close game with an 11-2 run capped by a pair of Curry 3-pointers to take a double-digit lead with two and a half minutes left. A highlight moment came late in the game when Curry showcased his dribbling and shot-faking skills, draining a 3-pointer over Washington’s Bilal Coulibaly to put the Warriors up 115-105.<\/p>\n

Draymond Green\u00a0returned to the Warriors lineup after missing three games due to illness but exited in the first quarter with left calf tightness. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Despite Poole\u2019s heroics, the Wizards, who have now dropped nine straight games, couldn\u2019t overcome the Warriors\u2019 strong finish. Golden State moved back above .500 with the win, continuing to find ways to compete even as injuries pile up. Let’s provide a grade for every Warriors player tonight.<\/p>\n

Andrew Wiggins: A+<\/h2>\n

Stats: 31 PTS, 11 REB (2 OREB, 9 DREB), 4 AST, 1 STL, 2 BLK, 1 TO, 1 PF, 12-22 FG, 4-10 3PT, 3-6 FT, +1, 35 MIN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wiggins led the Warriors with 31 points and 11 rebounds, showing his versatility on both ends. He shot an efficient 12-of-22 from the field and made key defensive plays, including 2 blocks and a steal. His scoring was consistent throughout, helping Golden State secure the win.<\/p>\n

Stephen Curry: A-<\/h2>\n

Stats: 26 PTS, 5 REB (1 OREB, 4 DREB), 6 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 1 TO, 1 PF, 10-22 FG, 4-14 3PT, 2-2 FT, +7, 34 MIN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Curry scored 26 points with 6 assists and 5 rebounds. While he shot just 4-of-14 from beyond the arc, his timely 3-pointers in the fourth quarter were crucial in the Warriors’ late surge. His leadership on the court was evident before his unfortunate exit due to an ankle injury.<\/p>\n