On Thursday night, the Golden State Warriors beat the Orlando Magic by a score of 121-115 (in Florida).

Steph Curry exploded for 56 points while shooting 12/19 from the three-point range in only 34 minutes of playing time.

Via The NBA: “Something about Feb. 27 for Steph…

2/27/13: 54 PTS, 11-13 3PM
2/27/16: 46 PTS, 12-16 3PM
2/27/25: 56 PTS, 12-19 3PM”

Since trading for Jimmy Butler, the Warriors are now 7-1 in eight games.

After the game, Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal made a bold prediction about the Warriors.

O’Neal (via the NBA on TNT): “I’m gonna go on the record… They will not be in the play-in situation. Guarantee it.”

Right now, the Warriors are the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 32-27 record in 59 games.

They are in the middle of a five-game winning streak (and 7-3 over their last ten).

Heading into Friday, the Warriors are just a half-game back of James Harden and the LA Clippers for the sixth seed.

Via ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk: “Warriors are now 7-1 with Jimmy Butler. But this was all about Steph Curry, who finishes with 56 points, shooting 16-for-25, including 12-of-19 from 3. Draymond Green had 12 and 10. Golden State came back from down 17 in Orlando. Warriors have won five straight heading to Philly.”