Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry Set New NBA Record With a 73-Win Season

Golden State Warriors defeat Memphis Grizzlies 125–104, Stephen Curry makes NBA history

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after the Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104 at ORACLE Arena on April 13, 2016 in Oakland, California. The Warriors finish the 2015-16 NBA regular season with a 73-9 record. Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images

In a season that has seen as much detraction as praise, the Golden State Warriors had another chance on April 13—the last game of the regular season—to silence critics and break the ‘95–96 Chicago Bulls NBA record for most wins in a season. They did just that with a 125–104 win over the Memphis Grizzlies to become the first team to ever win 73. 

A Golden State Warriors fan holds a sign during the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, Calif., April 13, 2016. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images