Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry left Luka Doncic on the floor with a spectacular ankle-breaker against the Los Angeles Lakers. The highlight quickly attracted attention, but Curry's reaction afterward made the moment even more entertaining.

The Warriors guard admitted he was simply looking for enough room to get his shot off. Instead, he created far more separation than he anticipated, leaving Doncic scrambling to recover.

“I was just trying to get a little bit of space. I didn't expect it to get that nasty,” Curry said in a postgame interview shared on X.

Curry also acknowledged how unusually wide open he found himself after the move.

“I haven't been that open in a long time,” he added.

The sequence showcased the ball-handling skills that have helped define Curry's career. With a sudden change of direction, the two-time MVP created enough separation to send Doncic to the hardwood.

What made the moment especially memorable was Curry's apparent surprise at the result. Rather than describing the play as intentional humiliation, he framed it as a routine attempt to create shooting space.

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The highlight also caught the attention of teammate De'Anthony Melton, who admitted he missed the actual move. Melton said he looked back and suddenly saw Doncic on the floor, leaving him eager to watch the replay.

Curry's reaction gave a different perspective on a play that immediately became a talking point among basketball fans. His ability to manufacture space against elite defenders remains one of his most dangerous weapons.

For Doncic, it was an unfortunate appearance in another Curry highlight, while the Warriors star seemed almost as surprised as everyone watching.