The Golden State Warriors came away with a 109-106 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night at Chase Center, finishing a steady comeback with a 32-point fourth quarter after trailing most of the evening. Brooklyn led by five after the first quarter, eight at halftime, and nine entering the final period, but Golden State finally took control late behind a game-high 31 points from Gui Santos and enough stops down the stretch to complete the turnaround.
Quarter-by-quarter breakdown
First Quarter: Brooklyn opened the game with solid offensive rhythm and carried a 30-25 lead after one. The Nets moved the ball well early and created enough clean looks to keep Golden State on the back foot, while the Warriors stayed within reach by keeping their own offense productive.
Second Quarter: The Nets added to their lead in the second, outscoring the Warriors 28-25 to take a 58-50 advantage into halftime. Brooklyn continued to get contributions across the lineup and maintained control of the pace, while Golden State struggled to make a meaningful run before the break.
Third Quarter: Neither team created much separation in the third. Brooklyn again held a narrow edge in the period, 28-27, and entered the fourth quarter ahead 86-77. Golden State remained close enough to threaten, but the Nets still appeared in command after three quarters of consistent scoring.
Fourth Quarter: The game shifted in the final 12 minutes. Golden State outscored Brooklyn 32-20 in the fourth, tightening up defensively and making the most of its trips to the free throw line. The Warriors were able to pull even and then move in front late, while the Nets’ offense slowed after producing at least 28 points in each of the first three quarters.
Key performers
Golden State Warriors:
Gui Santos led all scorers with 31 points and delivered the biggest offensive performance of the night for Golden State. De’Anthony Melton paced the Warriors on the glass with nine rebounds, and Brandin Podziemski led the team with five assists. As a team, Golden State shot 52.9% from the field and went 28-for-36 at the free throw line, two numbers that played a major role in the comeback.
Brooklyn Nets:
Ziaire Williams led Brooklyn with 19 points and added six steals, giving the Nets impact on both ends. Ben Saraf finished with a team-high seven assists, while Terance Mann led Brooklyn with five rebounds. The Nets shot 48.1% from the field and made 12 three-pointers, but their 20-point fourth quarter left the door open.
Game analysis
This game turned on efficiency and late-game execution. Brooklyn actually made more field goals (39 to 36), attempted more shots (81 to 68), and finished with more assists (24 to 21), but Golden State made up the difference in other areas. The Warriors owned a 43-27 rebounding edge, earned 36 free throw attempts to Brooklyn’s 21, and converted 28 of those chances. That combination allowed them to stay close even while trailing for three quarters.
Golden State’s fourth-quarter defensive work also stood out. After allowing 86 points through three periods, the Warriors held the Nets to 20 in the final frame and limited Brooklyn’s ability to maintain the ball movement that had fueled its early lead. For Brooklyn, the loss reflected how difficult it can be to close out road games when possessions tighten late. The Nets were in strong position entering the fourth, but Golden State was sharper in the final stretch.
Closing context
The win moved the Warriors to 35-38 overall and 20-15 at home, an important result as they continue to chase positioning in the Western Conference. For the Nets, the loss dropped them to 17-56 and 8-30 on the road. While the teams are not in the same conference race, Wednesday’s result offered Golden State a valuable late-season home win and showed the kind of fourth-quarter composure that can matter in the standings over the final weeks.
