Stephen Curry breaks Luka Dončić's ankles as part of 25-point comeback in NBA Cup win
Key Points:
- Luka Dončić started strong in the Lakers' NBA Cup opener against the Golden State Warriors, scoring 21 points in the first quarter alone.
- The Lakers initially led 40-15 but the Warriors mounted a significant comeback, tying the game by halftime and eventually winning 112-95.
- Stephen Curry scored 31 points and made a key play in the third quarter, helping the Warriors secure the largest comeback victory in NBA play-by-play history since 1996.
- Curry's performance moved him to 18th on the NBA's all-time scoring list, surpassing Dominique Wilkins, while Dončić finished with 37 points, continuing his strong start to the season.
- Despite Dončić's efforts, the Warriors' 17-point win after trailing by 25 points marked a historic comeback in the play-by-play era.