Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry said the team focused on rhythm and conditioning in their 111–103 preseason win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center.
“There’s not much to take away from a preseason game,” Curry said postgame. “It’s just can you get your wind underneath you, get up and down, timing, and get used to the sights and sounds of a full arena again.”
Curry finished with 14 points and two assists in limited minutes, shooting 5-of-7 from the field. The Warriors outscored Los Angeles 40–25 in the third quarter to build separation after a close first half.
When asked about his connection with new teammate Al Horford, Curry praised the veteran’s versatility and fit. “High IQ, experience, championship-caliber player that can really fit with any lineup out there,” he said. “You saw the pass he made to me out the corner on a give and go. It’s kind of unspoken chemistry that will continue to get better.”
Curry also addressed the development of forward Jonathan Kuminga, who has faced trade speculation in recent months. “Like we said at Media Day, that stuff is part of the business,” Curry said. “When he showed up Thursday, it was business as usual. Just come in, play, give effort, continue to try to get better.”
Moses Moody led Golden State with 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including five threes. Curry noted Moody’s improved confidence and awareness. “For a young guy, when you don’t know when your minutes are coming, that’s the biggest challenge,” Curry said. “It’s good to see him out there. You can kind of tell the way he’s carrying himself, he has clarity on what he needs to do.”
The Warriors shot 46.4 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from beyond the arc while forcing 18 turnovers. Brandin Podziemski added eight points and four assists, while Draymond Green dished out five assists in 14 minutes.
Curry said he felt physically strong and ready for extended minutes. “I feel great,” he said. “Knowing you weren’t going to play a lot of minutes, the feeling of wishing I could have played more instead of looking at the clock means the offseason work paid off.”
