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Dec. 28, 2025, 9:05 a.m. ET

The Golden State Warriors are back in action and looking to extend their winning streak as they take on the Toronto Raptors 3:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. PT) Dec. 28 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.

The Warriors are coming off of a Christmas Day victory, 126-116, against the Dallas Mavericks behind a team-high 23 points from Stephen Curry. Golden State (16-15) extended its win streak to three games and move its record above .500.

Things seem to be on the right track, but the Warriors aren’t allowing themselves to get overly excited over a few consecutive wins. Instead, they continue to focus on the things that can make them an elite team.

“Not getting too down on yourself if it’s not going right and not acting like we’ve done anything with a three-game win streak,” Curry said. “We have to continue to obsess over the details. We’ve been a really good defensive team all year but offensively has been our kind of barometer on if we’re playing well or not.”

He added: “Take care of the ball, take good shots, use each other to create good looks and just stay locked in on playing with effort and energy. Very simple concepts but can you go do it? We’ve got three games in a row where we’ve done it.”

Toronto is coming into the game having lost three of its previous five games, including a Dec. 26 loss against the Washington Wizards, 138-117. The Raptors (18-14) have the fourth-best record in the Eastern Conference and are 6.5 games back from the first place Detroit Pistons.

Here’s what to know about the Dec. 28 matchup between the Warriors and Raptors.

Warriors keys to victory

Sharing is caring: When the Warriors are playing unselfish basketball and everyone is involved, they are tough to beat. In their last game against the Mavericks, Golden State had 33 team assists and seven players scored in double figures.
Defensive identity: This team has thrived whenever their defense has been a focal point. In an era overshadowed by a barrage of three-pointers, the Warriors’ true identity is on the defensive end. They know it’s the way to win games.
Attack early: Make the Raptors defense become slowly obsolete by attacking early and often. Take and make good shots.
Next man up, stay ready: Key players for Golden State are ruled out due to injury. It’s up to other players on the roster to remain ready and have a “next man up” mentality when they’re called into the game.

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