Warriors Overcome 22-Point Deficit, Stun Nets 121-119

On March 6, 2025, the Golden State Warriors pulled off a thrilling comeback, rallying from 22 points down to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 121-119. Stephen Curry stole the show with a masterful 40-point performance, highlighted by an insane half-court, turnaround, fade-away buzzer-beater to close the first half. This momentum-shifting shot cut Brooklyn’s lead to just five points and energized the Warriors for a second-half surge.

Despite Cameron Johnson’s 26 points and Cam Thomas’ 23 points, 7 assists for the Nets, Golden State’s defensive pressure and clutch shooting proved too much. The Warriors have now won 10 of their last 12 games, solidifying their status as a top contender heading into the playoffs.

 Game Breakdown: Warriors Rally After Slow Start

First Half: Nets Dominate Early, But Curry Sparks Life

• The Nets built an early 22-point lead behind strong shooting from Cameron Johnson and Cam Thomas.
• The Warriors struggled defensively, unable to slow down Brooklyn’s pace.
• Just before halftime, Curry hit a miraculous half-court buzzer-beater with 0.3 seconds left, cutting the lead to just five points (67-62).
• Curry later admitted he was shocked it went in:
  “I didn’t even look back. I just ran into the locker room trying to hide my surprise.”

This shot completely shifted the momentum heading into the second half.

Second Half: Warriors Take Over

• Curry’s Hot Hand: He finished with 7 three-pointers and dominated the fourth quarter.
• Jimmy Butler III’s Impact: 25 points, 6 assists, key buckets late in the game.
• Gary Payton II’s Hustle: 16 points, 9 rebounds off the bench, providing much-needed energy.
• Draymond Green’s Defense: Shut down Brooklyn’s offense in crunch time.

With under three minutes left, the Warriors took their first lead of the game and never looked back. Curry iced the game with clutch free throws, sealing the comeback victory.

 Brooklyn’s Collapse & Sixth Straight Loss

• Despite 26 points from Johnson and 23 points from Thomas, the Nets struggled to execute late.
• Brooklyn committed costly turnovers in the fourth quarter.
• Six consecutive losses now put their playoff hopes in jeopardy.

 What This Win Means for Golden State

 Warriors have won 10 of their last 12 – peaking at the right time.
  Curry is locked in – His 40-point masterpiece is a warning sign for opponents.
  Depth is key – Butler III and Payton II stepped up in crucial moments.

As the playoff race heats up, Golden State is proving they’re still a serious contender with Curry leading the charge.

 Final Takeaway

This game was a classic example of why you can never count out the Warriors. Curry’s ridiculous half-court shot will be remembered as one of the season’s top highlights, and Golden State’s ability to battle back from a massive deficit shows their championship mentality.

With 10 wins in 12 games, can the Warriors keep rolling as the playoffs approach?