Warriors Defeat Trail Blazers as Curry Nears Historic 4,000 3-Pointers

Golden State secures its fifth consecutive win with a balanced offense, including a triple-double from Jimmy Butler and a career-high performance by Gary Payton II.

• Stephen Curry scored 24 points and made five 3-pointers, leaving him just two away from becoming the first NBA player to reach 4,000 career 3-pointers.
• Jimmy Butler recorded his second triple-double of the season with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, contributing to Golden State's 130-120 win.
• Gary Payton II achieved a career-high 26 points, including four 3-pointers, while Buddy Hield added six 3-pointers and 20 points for the Warriors.
• Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with a season-high 34 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists, but Portland suffered its fourth straight loss.
• The Warriors improved to 12-2 since Butler's debut on February 8, maintaining their sixth-place standing in the Western Conference.

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