The Golden State Warriors just prevailed in both of their back-to-back games, the final one being on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Even though the Warriors were located far from the West Coast, their appearance at the Scotiabank Area nevertheless attracted well-known names to the courtside. It was none other than UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov who was watching the game in Toronto up north.

Nurmagomedov is a well-known icon in the combat sports community after going unbeaten during his mixed martial arts career, and it appears that Stephen Curry was aware of the retiring fighter. Curry gave Nurmagomedov his game-worn jersey after the Warriors won. As stated by ClutchPoints

The Chef did not let the Eagle down when it time to watch.

Curry scored 25 points with seven three-pointers. In addition, the two-time MVP ended the game with six assists and six rebounds.

Throughout the first half, the Raptors led the Warriors by as much as nine points at one point. The second part, though, told a different tale. Golden State outscored their opponents 32–19 in the third quarter, building a sizable lead going into the fourth. They would seize the opportunity, winning the game 120-105 in the end.

Forward Jonathan Kuminga scored 24 points and pulled down six rebounds in addition to Stephen Curry. Klay Thompson and Moses Moody each contributed 14 and 17 points.

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The league-leading Boston Celtics will be the Warriors’ toughest opponent when they visit the TD Garden on Sunday.