Warriors have most wins — ever
Golden State tops Jordan’s Bulls for most wins in a season, and Curry reaches a milestone of his own.
Golden State becomes the first NBA team to win 73 games in a season, beating the mark set by Michael Jordan-led Chicago.
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OAKLAND — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors took their last shot at Michael Jordan and history, and they swished it — for 73.
Down to their final chance at the record, the Warriors became the NBA’s first 73-win team Wednesday night by beating the Memphis Grizzlies, 125-104, breaking what many considered an unmatchable mark set 20 years ago by Jordan’s Chicago Bulls — a team that featured Golden State Coach Steve Kerr, too.
Curry achieved yet one more shooting milestone, becoming the first player to make 400 threepointers in a season by knocking down 10 from long range on the way to 46 points and 402 threes for the year. Golden State saved one last record for the closing day of the regular season, and did it for a roaring, sellout home crowd at Oracle Arena. Yet these Warriors want nothing more than to build off their remarkable run so far and ride it to another title.
Draymond Green had 11 points, nine rebounds and seven assists as defending champion Golden State (73-9) topped the Jordan-led 199596 Bulls, who went 72-10.
When the final buzzer sounded, Green bounded onto the floor and grabbed the game ball as confetti streamed down and “73 WINS” appeared on the scoreboard.
President Obama sent a Twitter message that said: “Congrats to the @warriors, a great group of guys on and off the court. If somebody had to break the Bulls’ record, I’m glad it’s them.”