SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry had 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists two days after becoming the first player in NBA history with 4,000 3-pointers and a day after turning 37, leading the Golden State Warriors past the New York Knicks 97-94 on Saturday night.
Steve Kerr became the Warriors' regular-season victory leader, passing late Hall of Famer Al Attles with his 558th victory in his 11th season. He was recognized on the scoreboard after the final buzzer followed by congratulations from some of his coaching colleagues.
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New York Knicks guard Miles McBride dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) looks to shoot past Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) goes up to shoot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) defends against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges is helped up during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr stands during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) and forward Draymond Green (23) defend against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
Golden State won its seventh straight overall — and at home — and 12th in 13.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 29 points and 12 rebounds for New York. He hit a timely 3-pointer with 4:38 to play before fouling out late. Towns dunked over Jimmy Butler to start the game.
Butler again did a little bit of everything with 11 points, seven assists and six rebounds. The Warriors are 14-2 with Butler since he made his debut Feb. 8 and 14-1 in games he has played.
Knicks: New York held a 49-45 rebounding advantage. The Knicks had won two straight, including an 114-113 overtime win Wednesday at Portland.
Warriors: Gui Santos earned his second start as the Warriors used their 36th different lineup, second-most behind the 76ers. ... G Brandin Podziemski missed his fourth straight game with a lower back strain but the hope is he will return Tuesday against Denver.
Butler hit a Curry-like 38-foot 3 to end the first quarter with a defender in his face — then Curry himself did it moments before the halftime buzzer.
After shooting 56.4% and 51.2% from long range in their previous two games, the Warriors were just 13 for 41 (31.7%).
The Knicks travel back cross-country to host Miami on Monday night while the Warriors continue their season-long seven-game homestand when the Nuggets visit Tuesday night.
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New York Knicks guard Miles McBride dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) looks to shoot past Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) goes up to shoot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) defends against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges is helped up during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr stands during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) and forward Draymond Green (23) defend against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
