SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The Golden State Warriors ambushed a big win in a place they do not pinapalad win in nearly two decades.
Now just a victory away to override their record of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls 1995-96.
Stephen Curry had 37 points and the Warriors surpassed San Antonio Spurs, 92-86, on Sunday to hang their 72nd victory, matched the season record of Jordan and the Bulls.
"We can get to 73," exclaimed forward Draymond Green. "That's for me the meaning of 72."
Defending NBA champions will end the regular season with games against Memphis Grizzlies territory Wednesday night.
"Obviously, we're in the moment, enjoying the ride," Curry's declaration. "The goal is to win a championship. That's the goal. But we put ourselves in a great position to end the season with a win and do something no team has done in the history. That's an amazing accomplishment. "
The Warriors got No. 72 in a way not done one in the 70th season knock the Spurs in San Antonio.
Spurs chased the 48 consecutive regular-season games on turf, including an NBA-record 39 straight in the 2015-16 season. Punctuating also Golden State's 33-game skid in San Antonio since 1997.
"Definitely sweet because we broke the streak," said Warriors guard Klay Thompson. "That's all the media would talk about for the last few years. It's tough to win here. It definitely was huge for us. "
San Antonio Seated , Tim Duncan and the entire game except also injured Boris Diaw. Undefeated since March 2015. Timbuwang the Spurs Golden State on Thursday night in Oakland, 112-101.
The Warriors dominated the fourth quarter to score the season series 3-1. Curry control of the action with a series of layups focus on the defense of San Antonio with her 3-point line.
"They just exploded," commented Spurs forward David West. "Steph just took over the game. We were not able to get to him, keep bodies in front of him. "
Curry got 20 points in the second half.