In a heated matchup against the Detroit Pistons, Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors ignited tensions with a taunting gesture that ruffled feathers, particularly that of Isaiah Stewart. Engaging in a spirited exchange, both players were issued technical fouls as they were restrained by teammates amid escalating trash talk. This incident marked Curry's first technical of the 2024-25 NBA season, while Stewart faced his thirteenth. The game was charged with competitive spirit, culminating in Curry's milestone 25,000th career point.