Curry, Thompson Come Up Big Down the Stretch, Warriors Hold off Clippers 120-114 – News18

Stephen Curry had 26 factors, eight assists and 7 rebounds, and the undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114 on Thursday evening.

Klay Thompson scored 10 straight throughout a key fourth-quarter stretch and completed with 22 factors for the Warriors, who misplaced guards Chris Paul and Gary Payton II to accidents throughout a 124-123 loss Tuesday evening at Sacramento, once they blew a 24-level lead in the In-Season Tournament to overlook advancing out of Group C. Forward Andrew Wiggins slammed his proper index finger in a automobile door earlier Thursday and likewise couldn’t play.

Golden State led by as many as 18 in the first half of this one and held onto it this time regardless of Paul George’s sizzling hand late. George’s jumper with 10:41 left minimize the Warriors’ benefit to 89-81, then Thompson took over earlier than the Clippers closed inside 5 on a 3-pointer by James Harden with 4:32 remaining.

Kawhi Leonard had 23 factors and 7 rebounds to guide Los Angeles, whereas Harden scored 18 with seven assists. George contributed 15 factors and 10 assists.

The groups meet once more Saturday in Los Angeles.

Curry didn’t put up his first try till making a 3-pointer with 4:23 left in the first. He related once more from lengthy vary the subsequent time down, then dedicated a foul on Russell Westbrook and was known as for his first technical of the season after arguing. It was the twenty sixth profession technical for the two-time MVP and his first since Jan. 25, 2023, in the fourth quarter towards Memphis, in line with Elias.

Draymond Green had 13 factors, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the first assembly between the California rivals this season, with the Warriors having gained the final six at dwelling. The Clippers haven’t gained in the Bay Area since a 108-101 victory on Jan. 6, 2021.

Paul is sidelined by a nerve contusion in his decrease left leg and sat out his first recreation of the season, whereas Payton has now missed 5 video games and this time due to a strained proper calf. He is slated to be re-evaluated in per week. MRI exams confirmed neither participant sustained structural injury.

The Warriors had some enjoyable with the date: 11/30/23 to play off the jersey numbers of Thompson, Curry and Green. A mural of the three stars confirmed in the press convention behind the podium.

“I’m forever in these guys’ debt, forever,” coach Steve Kerr mentioned, glancing at the artwork he known as stunning. “The good fortune of taking this job, my first job in the NBA as a coach, to get to coach these guys for a decade. I mean it doesn’t happen often. So I’m just extremely fortunate and not just for the success but for the relationships we’ve built with all three of them. I love all three guys, it’s been an amazing decade, and we’re still together, it’s pretty remarkable.”

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