On Thursday night, the Golden State Warriors staged a dramatic NBA comeback against the Brooklyn Nets, overcoming a 27-5 deficit to secure a thrilling 121-119 victory. The defining takeaway for Draymond Green? The Warriors’ new mindset in the face of adversity.
“The one thing that impressed me most is we were down 27-5 and I looked over and nobody blinked,” Green told reporters at Barclays Center. “Everybody was just like, ‘All right, here we go. Let’s figure it out.’ And we did that.”
The Warriors pulled off their second comeback win in New York in just three nights. On Tuesday, they erased a 10-point deficit to beat the Knicks by 12 at Madison Square Garden. Their sluggish start against the Nets was one of their worst this season, but they responded with a championship-caliber second quarter, outscoring Brooklyn 40-25.
Stephen Curry leads the charge
Golden State’s rally was fueled by yet another dominant performance from Stephen Curry, who has been on an incredible scoring tear. The two-time MVP finished with 40 points, four rebounds, and four assists. He had strong support from Jimmy Butler, who contributed 25 points, six assists, and three steals. The Warriors also got a significant boost from their bench, which played a key role in the comeback effort.
Steve Kerr already focused on next challenge
Up next for the Warriors is a crucial matchup against the Detroit Pistons, a team with an identical record but playing in the Eastern Conference. Despite Detroit’s struggles in recent seasons, head coach Steve Kerr sees this as a true test for his squad.
“Well, it’s a quick turnaround,” Kerr said. “We’re spending the night, flying home tomorrow, and then playing a 5:30 [p.m. PT] game on Saturday. Really difficult schedule playing against a really hot team in Detroit.”
“I imagine that will be a very tough game. I hope we can respond quickly coming off a long flight and a long trip, but all in all, I’m looking forward to being home for a couple of weeks and seeing my dog. That’s the main thing.”
What this game means against Detroit
In past seasons, a home stretch against the Pistons might not have been considered a major challenge. However, Detroit is now the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, having won 10 of their last 12 games. Rising star Cade Cunningham has been instrumental during that stretch, averaging 25.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 9.2 assists over his last 11 appearances.
For the Warriors, this matchup will serve as a benchmark—a chance to prove whether their recent resurgence is truly sustainable as they continue their push toward the NBA playoffs.