Warriors 121-116 Rockets (21 Nov, 2023) Game Recap،
SAN FRANCISCO — — Stephen Curry scored 32 points with five 3-pointers to extend his latest NBA record, Klay Thompson broke out of his shooting slump with a season-high 20 points, and the Golden State Warriors ended to their six-game losing streak. with a 121-116 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night.
“We weren’t perfect, but in this case, you just have to win,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “That was the goal. I hope this is a good sign and that we can get back on track.
Already the league’s all-time leader in 3-pointers, Curry is the first player in league history to make four or more in each of his first 13 games to start a season. The nine-time All-Star and two-time MVP was 8 of 14 from the floor and 5 of 9 from beyond the arc.
This is Curry’s seventh game this season with 30 or more points, and 10th with at least 25.
At the end of the fourth quarter, Curry jokingly raised his arms in celebration.
“I haven’t had good energy leaving this court in a while,” Curry said of the Warriors’ second home win of the season and first since Nov. 1. “We definitely needed this one.”
Thompson entered the night shooting 15 of 42 (3 of 19 on 3-pointers) in his previous four games, but showed strong early against the Rockets with three 3s and 12 points in the first quarter. He finished 7 of 16 and made five 3-pointers.
Chris Paul added 15 points and 12 assists, helping Golden State earn its 12th straight victory over Houston.
“I tell Klay all the time, every time he shoots, I think it goes in,” Paul said. “Every time I push the ball down the field, I look for it.”
One night, after a one-point loss to the Lakers, the Rockets trailed by 14 and trailed by double digits much of the night before making a late run to get closer.
Alperen Sengun had 30 points and 13 rebounds for Houston. Jabari Smith Jr. scored 17, and Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green each had 16.
The Rockets, winless in five away games this season, have not beaten the Warriors since February 20, 2020.
Houston coach Ime Udoka blamed the Rockets’ defense for allowing Golden State to take several open shots.
“This is a team, the main team in the league, that takes advantage of these mistakes,” Udoka said. “Most of the time our coverage was poor. Our attention to the deal was not the best.
Curry got off to a slow start but had a four-point play late in the second quarter to go with a pair of 3s. He made his fourth 3-pointer late in the third quarter to give the lead to the Warriors 100-87.
FOLLOWING
Rockets: Face the Grizzlies at home on Wednesday. Houston has lost nine of the last 10 games between the two teams.
Warriors: Visit the Suns on Wednesday. Phoenix beat Golden State earlier this season.
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