Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry Power Warriors Past Knicks as New York Continues Road Struggles

SAN FRANCISCO — Jimmy Butler delivered a dominant all around performance and Stephen Curry took over after halftime as the Golden State Warriors pulled away from the New York Knicks for a 126 to 113 win Thursday night at Chase Center.

Butler finished with 32 points and eight rebounds, controlling the game on both ends as Golden State secured another strong home performance. Curry added 27 points and seven assists, finding his rhythm after a quiet first half and steering the offense during decisive stretches.

Golden State received a major boost from its supporting cast. Moses Moody scored 21 points and knocked down seven three point shots, marking his sixth 20 point outing of the season. Brandin Podziemski added 19 points as the Warriors placed three players above the 20 point mark for the eighth time this year, a sign of improving balance within Steve Kerr’s rotation.

New York was led by Deuce McBride and OG Anunoby with 25 points each, while Mikal Bridges contributed 21. Karl Anthony Towns recorded 17 points and a season high 20 rebounds, but the Knicks struggled to generate sustained stops as they dropped their seventh game in the last nine.

The Knicks were without Jalen Brunson, who missed his second straight game after spraining his right ankle in a loss at Sacramento the previous night. His absence was felt late, particularly when Golden State increased its defensive pressure and forced New York into tougher half court possessions.

Curry missed all four of his three point attempts in the first half, one of just a handful of games this season in which he failed to connect from deep before intermission. He broke through with 9 minutes and 44 seconds remaining in the third quarter, then scored five straight points midway through the fourth to extend the Warriors lead to 107 to 94 and effectively end the comeback threat.

The game included several physical moments. Draymond Green was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul after a replay review for tripping Towns early in the fourth quarter. Warriors forward Gui Santos left the game late in the first quarter with a sprained left ankle following a collision with Josh Hart and did not return.

The matchup also marked a return to the Bay Area for Knicks head coach Mike Brown, who previously served as a top assistant with Golden State and was dismissed by Sacramento last season. His team showed resilience early but could not match the Warriors execution over 48 minutes.

Golden State continues to trend upward as its offense becomes more diversified around Curry, while Butler’s recent scoring surge adds another layer to the Warriors playoff outlook. New York, meanwhile, faces growing urgency to stabilize its rotation as injuries and defensive lapses mount.

The Knicks will host the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night as they look to halt their recent slide.

The Warriors remain home to face the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, aiming to build momentum as the schedule tightens.