The Warriors have a lot of reasons for optimism, none more important than the monster who awakened Thursday night in Orlando.

Stephen Curry ignited his own third-quarter explosion with a 50-footer at the halftime horn, then capped a 56-point performance with his 11th and 12th 3-pointers to protect a late lead that resulted in the Golden State Warriors' 121-115 victory over the host Orlando Magic on Thursday night.

Not wanting to expose Draymond Green to embarrassment, Curry has taken it upon himself to lead the Golden State Warriors to that NBA title that Green predicted at All-Star Sunday. Also, Curry seems determined to not squander the Jimmy Butler Window.