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OAKLAND, Calif. - Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr saw the look in Stephen Currys eyes and the bounce in his step as he sprinted with the ball in transition.I was thinking, Dont call timeout, Kerr said.Good move, Coach.Curry made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining, sending the Warriors to a thrilling 98-97 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night for their 10th straight win.I wanted to go to my left down the middle and go to the basket and maybe get fouled or something, but he kind of bit on the in-and-out move and I was able to get a rhythm shot in transition, Curry said.In the most dramatic finish to their streak, Curry lost Tobias Harris with some crafty dribbling before pulling up to swish the shot. Curry shook his shoulders and pounded his chest as the announced sellout crowd of 19,596 roared at noisy Oracle Arena.Its just kind of a rush that every player loves to experience, Curry said. Especially at home when youre able to do that and get a huge win, you remember those moments.Draymond Green, who sprained his right thumb in the first quarter, deflected Kyle OQuinns pass to Harris on Orlandos last possession to preserve Golden States streak.Curry finished with 22 points and five assists, and Klay Thompson scored 20 as the Warriors rallied from nine points down in the final four minutes.The Warriors (15-2) extended the best start in franchise history and moved within one game of matching the team record for consecutive victories set in the 1971-72 season. They have not lost since Nov. 11 to the defending champion San Antonio Spurs and are finding ways to win even when theyre not at their best.Thats what the good teams do, said Warriors centre Andrew Bogut, who had 12 rebounds, seven points and five blocks.Victor Oladipo scored 27 points, and OQuinn had 21 points and 11 rebounds in a stunning collapse for the young Magic. Orlando had lost four in a row before beating Phoenix on Sunday.Thats some of the best basketball weve played all year and it comes out disappointing because Steph made a lot of tough shots, big-time shots, Harris said.In their first game home since a 5-0 road trip, the Warriors gave their fans quite a show in the closing minutes.Oladipos 3-pointer put the Magic up 93-84 with 4:11 left. But Curry came back with a 3, and Thompson connected on consecutive shots from beyond the arc to quickly tie the game.The teams traded scores and misses — with the Warriors clanking three 3s on one possession — before Harris banked in a running shot over Bogut, who couldnt finish an alley-oop from Curry on Golden States next time down.After Elfrid Paytons missed a difficult layup, Curry got the ball and raced down court for the tying shot from long range, where the Warriors had struggled most of the night. Golden State ended 8 for 27 from deep.Curry (sprained left ankle) and Thompson (bruised right quadriceps) were questionable before the game and took more than three quarters to find a rhythm. Both said they felt fine afterward.TIP-INSMagic: C Nikola Vucevic sat out with back spasms. He is questionable for Wednesdays game at the Los Angeles Clippers. ... Orlando has lost four in a row against the Warriors, dropping the season series for the second straight year.Warriors: F David Lee remains out indefinitely with a left hamstring injury. ... The Warriors are 7-0 against the Eastern Conference.GREENS FINGERThe Warriors survived a scare when Green tumbled into a row of photographers on the baseline following a missed layup in the opening minutes. The team said he sprained his right thumb and X-rays were negative. Green returned with his thumb and wrist taped. He finished with 11 points, seven rebounds and six assists — and the game-saving steal.QUOTE OF THE NIGHTThats why hes Steph Curry. — Kerr on the game-winning shot.UP NEXT:Magic: At the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.Warriors: Host New Orleans on Thursday. Bryant Reeves Grizzlies Jersey . -- For one night, Nick Calathes provided a big reason to believe the Memphis Grizzlies might be able to withstand the loss of Mike Conley on a short-term basis. Bryant Reeves Jersey . Sundays game against the Colorado Rapids at B.C. Place Stadium has important implications in determining Major League Soccers playoff picture and will also mark the final game in the career of veteran South Korean defender Young-Pyo Lee. http://www.grizzliesbasketballpro.info/Lorenzen-Wright-Grizzlies-Jersey/ . Left back Layvin Kurzawa put Monaco ahead in the 36th minute with a low shot after being set up by midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia, sweeping the ball in after running onto Kondogbias cross from the left. 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They overcame a shaky start to the second half, which included Gordons fumble and failed fourth-down run and a near-onside kick recovery by the Boilermakers after Austin Applebys 79-yard touchdown pass to Akeem Hunt got them within 24-16. Appleby passed for 204 yards for Purdue (3-7, 1-5), which has lost three in a row. Paul Griggs kicked three field goals in the loss, including two over 50 yards. The Badgers have beaten Purdue nine straight times, including six in a row in West Lafayette. After dropping out of the ranking following a loss to Northwestern on Oct. 4, Wisconsin held Maryland to a season-low seven points and handed Rutgers its first shutout in 12 years, moving to No. 2 in the nation in scoring defense. The offense nearly coughed up the lead in this one when a fumble and failed fourth-down conversion led to 10 points for Purdue early in the third quarter, trimming the Badgers 24-6 halftime lead. Gordon lost the ball on the first play from scrimmage, leading to Griggs 52- yard field goal. Gordon was then stopped on a 4th-and-1 try at the Purdue 16 and Appleby connected with Hunt on a 79-yard touchdown three plays later to get the Boilermakers within 24-16.dddddddddddd It nearly got worse for Wisconsin when a surprise onside kick was recovered near the sideline by Purdues Raheem Mostert. But the play was reversed after a replay review. Boilermakers safety Landon Feichter later intercepted Stave at the Purdue 15, but they punted and Tanner McEvoy gave Wisconsin a 31-16 lead with a 13-yard touchdown run to cap a four-play drive. Rafael Gaglianones 31-yard field goal capped a 12-play drive to open the fourth quarter and made it 34-16 Wisconsin. Earlier, Griggs kicked a 40-yard field goal on Purdues first drive, but Gordons 14-yard touchdown run later in the first put the Badgers on top for good. After Griggs nailed a 53-yarder on the first play of the second quarter, Gaglianone made a 24-yarder for Wisconsin. Staves 27-yard touchdown pass to Gordon later in the second made it 17-6 and his 9-yard throw to Alex Erickson gave the Badgers a 24-6 lead at halftime. Game Notes Stave passed for 190 yards in the first half ... Wisconsin faces current No. 15 Nebraska next week ... After a bye week, Purdue plays Northwestern on Nov. 22 ... Purdues last win against Wisconsin was Oct. 18, 2003. It hasnt beaten the Badgers at Ross-Ade Stadium since Oct. 18, 1997. ' ' '