
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — – Stephen Curry had 21 factors and 10 assists in his annual homecoming sport, and the Golden State Warriors pulled away within the second half to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 119-101 on Monday night time for his or her sixth win in seven video games.
Curry, who was raised in Charlotte and performed at close by Davidson Faculty, completed 6 of 14 from the sector and made three 3-pointers.
The Hornets appeared decided to not let Curry beat them within the first half and repeatedly blitzed the 11-time All-Star with double-teams. Curry responded by discovering open teammates for simple buckets and had 9 assists at halftime.
Buddy Hield scored 22 factors and Brandin Podziemski added 19 factors and 10 rebounds for the Warriors, who had been coming off a 126-119 loss at Philadelphia on Saturday.
Draymond Green had 16 factors and 13 rebounds.
The struggles continued for the Hornets, who've misplaced 10 of 11 and 7 straight. Miles Bridges led Charlotte with 35 factors, and LaMelo Ball added 25 factors and 9 rebounds.
Takeaways
Warriors: The sport began to get chippy within the third quarter after a collision between Ball and Gary Payton II compelled Payton to depart the ground with a head damage. A short time later, Warriors coach Steve Kerr was assessed a technical foul and Inexperienced was assessed a flagrant-1 foul.
Hornets: Accidents have depleted Charlotte's bench, which was outscored 45-21.
Key second
After Charlotte lower the result in three late within the third quarter, Hield knocked down back-to-back 3s and Jimmy Butler added a nook 3 to assist push the lead again to double digits.
Key stat
Curry's string of 29 consecutive made free throws ended. He missed twice from the road.
Up subsequent
The Warriors go to the New York Knicks on Tuesday, whereas the Hornets host Minnesota on Wednesday.
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