What happened: Stephen Curry scored 31 points as the Warriors erased a 25-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95 in their West Group C opener on Friday. The performance marked Curry's fourth consecutive 30-point outing in Emirates NBA Cup play dating back to the tournament's inaugural 2023 edition. He previously recorded 30 points against Oklahoma City in 2023, 37 against Dallas in 2024, and 49 against San Antonio in 2025.

Why it matters: The victory moved Golden State to 2-3 on the season while securing an early tiebreaker advantage in West Group C standings. Curry's recurring scoring surges in tournament play have consistently anchored Golden State's rotation during early-season group stages.

What to watch: Golden State continues Emirates NBA Cup West Group C pool play through November as the team looks to balance its regular-season record.