Curry's 46 points leads Warriors to 125-120 victory over Spurs despite Wembanyama's triple-double

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 46 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 125-120 on Wednesday night, overcoming triple-doubles by Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.

Jimmy Butler had 28 points and eight assists for Golden State, which had lost three of four. Moses Moody added 19 points.

Wembanyama had 31 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth career triple-double. He had 38 points and 12 rebounds in a 121-117 victory at Chicago on Monday night.

Wembanyama and Castle became the first Spurs teammates to record triple-doubles in the same game. Castle finished with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

San Antonio suffered its first home loss this season. The Spurs had won three in a row overall.

Curry scored 29 points in the second half as the Warriors outscored the Spurs 76-64 in the final two quarters.

His fourth 3-pointer gave Golden State a 74-73 lead with five minutes left in the third quarter, its first lead since the opening minutes of the first.

Curry had 22 points in the third quarter, going 5 for 9 on 3-pointers and making all nine of his free-throw attempts.

Golden State finished 32 for 36 on free throws while San Antonio was 14 for 16.

The Spurs had three alley-oop dunks in building a 16-point lead in the second quarter, and the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama didn’t throw any down, although he did assist on one to Castle. Luke Kornet had the other two dunks on assists from Castle and Devin Vassell.

Wembanyama blocked Draymond Green’s 25-foot, 3-point attempt early in the opening quarter, leaping from the free-throw line to get to the ball. The block extended Wembanyama’s streak to 96 straight games with at least one block.

Golden State improved to 1-1 on a six-game trip. San Antonio has four games remaining on its homestand.

The teams meet again on Friday.

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr signals to his players during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) drives to the basket past Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) drives to the basket past Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) is fouled by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after scoring against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

His right arm strapped tight to protect a damaged shoulder, Edin Džeko raised his left hand holding his phone to film Bosnia-Herzegovina’s late-night team celebrations after beating Italy and qualifying for the World Cup.

The 40-year-old talismanic striker smiled as he led teammates singing in the bar-room party while they wore white t-shirts with the 2026 World Cup logo.

Džeko’s goals and inspiration have helped take Bosnia to just its second World Cup as an independent soccer nation since the former Yugoslavia broke up in regional wars during his childhood.

Now the player who has so often carried the team on his shoulders faces a race against time to get his shoulder healed before the tournament starts in 10 weeks.

“I hope that it is not a great injury to Edin Džeko and that he will be able to be with us at the World Cup,” Bosnia coach Sergej Barbarez said, “because he does not have much time.”

Džeko was injured right at the end of the 1-1 draw against Italy and couldn't take part in the ensuing penalty shootout, but the fact that he was still on the field through all of extra time was a sign of his leadership. With the very last kick of the game Džeko was advancing with the ball into Italy’s half when taken down by the hacking challenge of Davide Frattesi.

Džeko stayed on the turf getting treatment for his injured shoulder as the final whistle blew and the teams started preparing for the penalty shootout.

Džeko’s six goals in the qualifying campaign, including an 86th-minute equalizer at Wales in the playoffs semifinal last Thursday, had taken Bosnia to the playoff final. And his strong challenge at a cross to the far post helped tee up Haris Tabaković to cancel 10-man Italy’s lead in the 79th on Tuesday.

Then his younger teammates had to pick up the baton and beat Italy’s storied goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the shootout.

Bosnia went 4-for-4, while two Italians faltered. The team's final two kicks were scored by Wisconsin-born Esmir Bajraktarević — who played one game for the United States two years ago before FIFA approved his switch to Bosnia — and teenager Kerim Alajbegović.

The combined age of Bajraktarević and Alajbegović is 39, one year less than Džeko.

The 18-year-old Alajbegović was not even born when Džeko made his international debut in July 2007 and began a remarkable run of scoring in 20 straight calendar years for his country.

Džeko watched on his with shoulder strapped when Bajraktarević’s decisive spot-kick sneaked underneath Donnarumma's hands to spark wild celebrations in the loud and intimate Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica.

After nine seasons playing in Italy, Džeko spent some time commiserating with the losing players, including former teammates at Inter Milan and Roma.

Then he went up into the seats of the main grandstand to meet family and friends as emotion swept the nation.

“What can I say? We saw everything after that last penalty. Great pride,” Bosnia defender Nikola Katić said. “I’ve never cried after a game, I’m 29 years old, and now the tears have started.”

With or without Džeko, Bosnia should have a great opportunity to advance from its World Cup group, after falling short in 2014 in Brazil.

Bosnia opens against co-host Canada on June 12 in Toronto, then faces Switzerland in Los Angeles and finishes against Qatar in Seattle on June 24.

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An aerial view shows fans celebrating after the Bosnian national team qualified for the World Cup by winning a penalty shootout against Italy, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

Bosnia's coach Sergej Barbarez is chaired aloft as he celebrates after winning a penalty shootout during the World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

Bosnia's Edin Dzeko, left, is challenged by Italy's Davide Frattesi during the World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

An aerial view shows smoke rising above Sarajevo as soccer fans light flares to welcome the Bosnian national team after qualifying for the World Cup by winning a penalty shootout against Italy, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

Bosnia's Edin Dzeko, left, greets Italy's Bryan Cristante after a penalty shootout during the World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)