Stephen Curry’s crossover floors Luka Dončić as Warriors beat Lakers 112–95
On October 31, 2026, 38-year-old Stephen Curry scored 31 points and sparked a comeback with a crossover that sent Luka Dončić to the floor.
Stephen Curry starred again as the Golden State Warriors overcame the Los Angeles Lakers 112–95 in San Francisco on October 31, 2026, securing a third consecutive win for Golden State.
The 38-year-old Curry finished the game with 31 points, four rebounds and six assists, but the play that dominated postgame conversation came midway through the third quarter. Curry drove, executed a sharp crossover that left Luka Dončić on the floor, then calmly knocked down a three-pointer — a sequence that was replayed widely on social media.
One clip that circulated broadly showed the moment in blunt terms: "STEPH CURRY DROPS LUKA DONCIC\n\nOH MY GOODNESS. 🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/NazYwy8J78" — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 31, 2026.
How the contest turned
The Lakers opened powerfully and led 38–15 after the first quarter, appearing in full control. Golden State answered with an identical second quarter, outscoring Los Angeles 38–15 to send the teams into halftime tied 53–53.
In the second half the Warriors gained momentum and seized control. Dončić finished as the game’s top scorer with 37 points, seven rebounds and five assists, but he could not prevent the defeat. Brendin Podziemski provided a meaningful lift for Golden State and finished with 21 points, the same total as Austin Reaves for the Lakers.
Elsewhere around the league, Orlando defeated Toronto 121–114 even though Scottie Barnes scored 41 points for the Raptors. The night’s other results included wins for Boston, Detroit, Miami and Denver among others.
Photo: press material from the event
