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Grant Mona
Dec 26, 2025
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Curry shares what has fueled the team's recent success and Christmas Day victory.

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The Golden State Warriors entered the holiday looking to build on their recent success, and that's exactly what they did.

Golden State earned a 126-116 Christmas Day victory over the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center and extended their winning streak to three games in the process.

The win moved the Warriors to 16-15 on the season and kept them in the mix for a playoff spot in a tight Western Conference race.

Curry on Finding a Rhythm

Following the win, Stephen Curry spoke about what he believes has helped the team turn things around after losing nine of 13 games earlier this month.

The veteran guard pointed to having a more consistent group on the floor as a major factor in their recent success.

"We've been asking for that, but also understanding it's been hard because of injuries, a revolving door of who's available, who's been playing well," Curry said. "It helps when guys know who they're out there playing with and can develop a chemistry, a rhythm."

Curry's words ring true for a Warriors squad that has dealt with injury issues throughout the first half of the season.

Golden State has shuffled through different lineups and rotations while trying to find the right mix of players, and the results had been inconsistent at best.

Now, with more stability in their rotation, the team seems to be finding its footing at the right time.

Christmas Day Performance

On Thursday, Curry led the Warriors with 23 points on 6-of-18 shooting while adding four assists and three rebounds.

The 37-year-old guard also reached a major career milestone during the game when he surpassed 26,000 career points, becoming just the 22nd player in NBA history to hit that mark.

Curry made a big 3-pointer with 3:45 remaining to help seal the win when Dallas was making a late push.

Jimmy Butler also played a key role with 14 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, just missing a triple-double.

The Warriors got a boost from their bench as well, with six reserves scoring in double figures.

De'Anthony Melton led the bench unit with a season-high 16 points and helped Golden State's reserves outscore Dallas' second unit by 10 points.

Building Momentum

The Warriors hadn't won three straight games since mid-November before putting together wins over the Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic and now the Mavericks.

With Curry averaging 28.7 points per game this season and Butler continuing to mesh with his new teammates, Golden State appears to be building the chemistry that Curry spoke about.

The question now is whether they can keep it going as they head into a road trip that begins Sunday in Toronto.

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