Steph Curry’s Latest NBA Masterclass Breaks Records—Watch the Unbelievable Shots Fueling the Warriors’ Title Push

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry missed his second consecutive game on Friday night because of a lingering virus, and his absence was glaring as the Warriors were routed 129-104 by the Denver Nuggets in Emirates NBA Cup group play at Ball Arena. Head coach Steve Kerr said pre-game that Curry is “feeling a little better” but remains officially questionable for Sunday’s home matchup with the Indiana Pacers, the first leg of a pivotal stretch that also features visits to the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder and fellow West Group C rivals Houston and Portland. Without the league’s all-time three-point king, Golden State generated just 12-for-41 shooting from deep and never recovered from Denver’s 24-10 opening burst. Nikola Jokić flirted with a triple-double (26 pts, 9 reb, 9 ast) while Jamal Murray drilled five threes to bury the short-handed Warriors. Draymond Green paced Golden State with 17 points, but the makeshift starting backcourt of Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody combined for only nine. Key takeaways for Warrior fans and fantasy managers: 1. Curry’s Status – Team medical staff will re-evaluate the 37-year-old guard on Saturday. If cleared, expect a minutes restriction against Indiana. 2. Offensive Drop-Off – With Curry off the floor the Warriors have a net rating of –9.7 this season; their effective field-goal percentage plummets from 57.4 % to 49.1 %. 3. NBA Cup Implications – Golden State is now 0-1 in group play. Only the group winner and one conference wild card advance, so a home victory over Houston on Nov 15 is virtually mandatory. Why this matters in the broader NBA landscape: a prolonged Curry illness could reshape early MVP chatter, tighten the Western Conference playoff race, and influence load-management tactics as franchises balance Cup aspirations with the 82-game grind. Looking ahead: if Curry returns Sunday, the national TV showdown with rookie sensation Tyrese Haliburton will test the Warriors’ revamped second unit. If he sits, Golden State risks falling below .500 for the first time since opening week. Either way, monitor morning shoot-around reports and official injury releases for the latest on Curry’s availability—his next three-pointer may determine whether the Warriors remain legitimate contenders or start December in scramble mode.