Before the game, the city announced that the freeway intersection leading to Curry's alma mater, Davidson College, would be renamed "Exit 30" in his honor.
The game featured a spectacular 62-foot buzzer-beating shot by Miller to end the first half. New Year's Eve 2025: Curry's Homecoming Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors
Earlier in the season, the Warriors edged out a in Charlotte. Before the game, the city announced that the
Golden State set an NBA record by having at least 10 different players make a three-pointer in three consecutive games, capped off by hitting 23-of-52 from deep against Charlotte. Golden State set an NBA record by having
The most recent matchup on January 17, 2026, saw the Warriors secure a decisive at Chase Center.
Stephen Curry, a Charlotte native, scored 26 points in front of the largest crowd in Spectrum Center history (19,685 fans).
The Hornets have been noted as a "surprising turnaround" team this season, improving significantly from a 19-win season to a 44-win playoff contender. Meanwhile, the Warriors' roster now features veteran additions like and Al Horford , who reached his 1,000th career three-pointer during the December matchup. If you'd like, I can provide: