Curry's 16 points weren't enough as Quickley scored 40+10 on 11-of-13 shooting, Warriors fall to Raptors missing out on 5th straight win

On January 21st, during the 25-26 NBA regular season, the Warriors faced the Raptors. This game marked the Warriors' first match after Jimmy Butler's season-ending injury. After a hard-fought battle, the Warriors lost 127-145 to the Raptors, failing to secure a 5-game winning streak. In this game, Curry managed only 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Quickley dominated with 40 points and 10 assists on 11-of-13 shooting.

Game Progress

The Warriors suffered a disastrous start, falling behind 10-0 to the Raptors. Led by Curry, the Warriors tried to close the gap, but the Raptors kept their hot shooting going. After Dick hit a three-pointer, the Raptors not only stopped the Warriors' comeback but also extended their lead to 13 points. Subsequently, the Warriors' offense stalled again, allowing the Raptors to stretch the lead to 18 points. Toward the end of the quarter, the Warriors launched another counterattack, but the Raptors held firm. The Raptors scored 41 points in the first quarter and held a 13-point advantage. In the second quarter, the Raptors continued to come out strong, hitting consecutive three-pointers to quickly push their lead to 28 points. Afterwards, Poole, Pogemski, and Curry each hit threes to help the Warriors narrow the gap slightly. By halftime, the Warriors trailed the Raptors 50-70, down by 20 points.

After the break, Quickley took charge of the Raptors' offense, not only hitting consecutive threes and completing a 2+1 play but also assisting Ingram on a three-pointer. He then scored on a fadeaway jumper over Curry, extending the Raptors' lead to 29 points. Hield and Kuminga stepped up for the Warriors, hitting several shots in a scoring run that brought the score closer. Just as the Warriors aimed to narrow the margin further, the Raptors responded to stabilize the game. The Warriors scored 44 points in the third quarter, while the Raptors added 36. After three quarters, the Raptors led by 14 points. In the final quarter, the Warriors again struggled at the start, falling behind 11-4 as the Raptors pushed the lead to 21 points. The Warriors launched a new rally, but the Raptors kept sinking three-pointers to maintain control. Ultimately, the Raptors defeated the Warriors, ending their winning streak.

Starting Lineups

Warriors: Curry, Green, Pogemski, Moody, Poole

Raptors: Ingram, Barnes, Shade, Dick, Quickley