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Stephen Curry Sends Strong Message to Warriors Bench Corps After Clutch Win

Curry stole the show, but the Warriors’ bench corps stepped up in a big way in their 126-119 win at the Chase Center.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 9, 2026, 6:02 AM UTC
Key points
  • They quickly realized how good their bench corps were as they kept things afloat before Curry and Green returned to finish the game.
  • Stephen Curry had another great night in the clutch, scoring 19 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and overtime.
  • The Warriors’ bench will have to continue stepping up if they want to keep their winning pace for the rest of the season.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the second half of their game against the Orlando Magic at Chase Center on November 07, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

Speaking to the NBC Sports Bay Area postgame show, Stephen Curry made it clear that he and Draymond Green didn’t like starting overtime on the bench.

Additional details
  • “We didn’t like it on the bench, but the idea of, ‘Hey, look at this lineup that’s out there,’” Curry said.
  • (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Getty The Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to seven games after outlasting the Orlando Magic in overtime on Saturday.
  • Georges Niang continued to have a positive effect on the Warriors, scoring 11 points and making smart plays down the stretch.
  • The Golden State Warriors are back in action on Monday to finish off their current six-game homestand against Zion….
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