NBA: Golden State Warriors Rout Orlando Magic 120-97 – Curry

Published: December 23, 2025

The Golden State Warriors secured a convincing victory over the Orlando Magic on December 22, 2025, winning 120-97 at Chase Center in San Francisco. Stephen Curry overcame a slow start to score 18 of his 26 points in the second half, leading a dominant surge that turned the game into a blowout.

Jimmy Butler added 21 points, while the Warriors’ bench and defense stepped up in a complete team effort against a Magic squad on the second night of a back-to-back.

Warriors vs Magic Final Score & Key Highlights

• Final Score: Golden State Warriors 120 – Orlando Magic 97
• Game Date: December 22, 2025
• Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco
• Top Performers:
  • Warriors: Stephen Curry (26 points, 6 assists), Jimmy Butler (21 points), Moses Moody (20 points), Brandin Podziemski (16 points, 5 assists off the bench)
  • Magic: Paolo Banchero (21 points, 12 rebounds), Desmond Bane (20 points)

The Warriors dominated the second half, outscoring Orlando significantly to pull away comfortably and snap any recent inconsistencies.

Draymond Green Update: Limited to 18 Minutes Post-Ejection in Previous Game

Draymond Green, following his ejection in the Warriors’ prior win against the Phoenix Suns, logged 9 points and 7 rebounds in just 18 minutes before not returning after a third-quarter timeout.

Coming off the early exit against the Suns due to technical fouls, Green’s limited action did not hinder Golden State, as the team maintained strong defensive play throughout.

Game Breakdown

• First Half: Competitive, with the Warriors holding a narrow lead at halftime.
• Second Half Dominance: Curry ignited the offense with key scoring runs, supported by strong contributions from Moody and Podziemski. The defense forced turnovers, leading to transition opportunities.
• Key Moment: Golden State’s explosive third and fourth quarters extended the margin to 23 points.

Starting Lineups:

• Warriors: Stephen Curry, Moses Moody, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Quinten Post
• Magic: Highlighted by Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane in the core rotation.

Post-Game Analysis & Outlook

This win provides momentum for the Warriors as they approach high-profile upcoming games, including on Christmas Day. For the Magic, fatigue from the schedule may have factored into the late fade.