Curry's 44 points lead Warriors past Lakers in NBA Cup

The Golden State Warriors are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night for their inaugural NBA Cup game of the season, marking the start of a six-game homestand. This game follows a 119-114 victory for the Warriors against the Minnesota Timberwolves, their second win in a row. Steph Curry was instrumental in the recent win, scoring a season-high 44 points. Curry's performance included 11-of-27 shooting from the field and a perfect 16-of-16 from the free-throw line.

Adding to the Warriors' momentum is rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who contributed 26 points and nine rebounds in the win against Minnesota. Lendeborg is set to face Lakers star Luka Doncic again, having previously made headlines for his comments on Doncic's playing style. This upcoming matchup provides another opportunity for the rookie to prove himself on the court in front of the home crowd at Chase Center.