Stephen Curry scored 19 factors and made eight assists because the Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 98-79 on Tuesday evening.
Curry shot 7-for-15 from the sector and guided his group’s assault with good passing and management. It was a extra balanced efficiency from the Warriors, who had 4 gamers rating 20 or extra factors of their earlier win over Memphis. This time, Curry targeted on organising his teammates somewhat than doing all of the scoring himself.
The Warriors made their key transfer late within the third quarter. Curry helped management the tempo as Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody hit massive 3-pointers to spark a 10-2 run, giving Golden State a 78-63 lead going into the ultimate quarter.
Curry stored the ball transferring and created open photographs for teammates like Brandin Podziemski and Quinten Submit, who each added 12 factors every. The Warriors’ teamwork and defence stored the Clippers quiet, limiting them to simply 14 factors within the third quarter.
James Harden led the Clippers with 20 factors — all scored earlier than half-time — whereas Kawhi Leonard added 18. Nevertheless, the Clippers struggled badly after the break, capturing solely 36.6% from the ground and lacking 27 of their 33 three-point makes an attempt.
The win ended the Warriors’ seven-game dropping streak in opposition to the Clippers and stored them unbeaten at house this season (3-0).
Golden State will subsequent journey to Milwaukee on Thursday evening, whereas the Clippers host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.
