Stephen Curry put on a show for the ages Friday night, dropping 49 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a nail-biting 109-108 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in NBA Cup action.

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After the game, the Warriors' superstar shared what the moment meant to him and his team.

"I love this game. I love my teammates. I thank God every day that I get these opportunities to keep playing and enjoy these types of moments," Curry said. "It's only game 14? We're just trying to claw our way into some type of identity and momentum but that was fun...To come here and win back-to-back games is huge."

A Thrilling Night in San Antonio

The two-time MVP was nearly perfect from the free-throw line, connecting on all eight attempts while shooting 16-of-26 from the field and 9-of-17 from beyond the arc.

Curry's 49-point performance was a season-high and came just two days after he posted 46 points in the Warriors' 125-120 win over the same Spurs team.

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The game came down to the final seconds, with Curry hitting the game-winning free throws with just six seconds remaining. The Spurs had one last chance, but De'Aaron Fox's potential game-winner bounced off the inside of the rim at the buzzer.

Warriors Find Their Rhythm

Golden State improved to 8-6 on the season and picked up their first NBA Cup victory after dropping their opening tournament game.

The back-to-back wins in San Antonio were huge for a Warriors team that had struggled on the road early in the season, entering the trip with a 2-6 road record.

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Jimmy Butler provided solid support with 21 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Draymond Green stuffed the stat sheet with six points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and three blocks while playing excellent defense throughout the game.

Brandin Podziemski came off the bench to add 10 points and three assists in 30 minutes, giving the Warriors a spark when they needed it most.

Spurs Fight Hard Despite Loss

San Antonio dropped to 8-4 on the season after suffering their second straight loss to the Warriors. Victor Wembanyama had another big night with 26 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks in 38 minutes.

Fox finished with 24 points and 10 assists, while Stephon Castle contributed 13 points, nine rebounds, and six assists.

The Spurs led 79-77 heading into the fourth quarter after scoring 34 points in the third, but couldn't hold off Curry and the Warriors down the stretch.

Building Momentum

The Warriors' sweep of their two-game road trip to San Antonio was exactly what they needed as they try to find their identity early in the season.

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Curry's words about clawing their way into some momentum speak to a team that knows it's still figuring things out, but wins like this one can help speed up that process.

With Curry playing at an elite level and his supporting cast starting to find their roles, the Warriors have a chance to build something special as the season goes on.