That means they’re six games away from tying the all-time record for most consecutive games won at 33, set by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1971-72 season. The Warriors have topped the 100-point mark in all 23 games this season, the first time they’ve done that since 1966-67….
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James, who didn’t play Saturday in Miami to rest, scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, including a 3-pointer and a 3-point play down the stretch. “I think one of the things that we need to try to be is the best us. Our guys are having fun”.
Warriors guard Klay Thompson is questionable for Friday night’s game in Boston after missing Thursday’s practice with a sprained right ankle.
“More than anything, I just feel like the confidence level is high, and they’re all on the same page pulling in the same direction”, Lee said. “I was taking my shots in rhythm. But the truth be told, I thought Toronto would get them as well … but the Warriors proved they could handle that too”. It’s a great feeling. I literally don’t play one second in the game. I will be alright, although I will be sore. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry accepts this and says that other teams can’t copy them. The Warriors finished 52 of 95 (54.7 percent), including 16 of 36 from three-point range.
“He had eight threes at the half”, Curry said. “That is fantastic. You could see the look in his eyes”.
“Just knowing any given night you don’t know who’s going to be that guy, that’s the strength of this team”, Thomas said.
The early minutes of the game were fast and furious and the Pacers took that action to the Dubs as the teams went back and forth quickly with shots fired within 10-15 seconds max.
Golden State also has won 13 straight road games this season, breaking a tie with the 1969-70 New York Knicks for the league’s best road start.
No matter which simulation or projection you wish to believe, we can agree the Warriors – if healthy and without roster changes or major adjustments – should give the 1995-96 Bulls a run for their money in terms of most National Basketball Association wins ever in a single season.
But an inspired fightback from the Pacers led by the in-form Paul George saw the home side close to within seven points at one stage before the Warriors dug in to clinch victory. Instead of playing a bruiser like David West at power forward they now play the 6’6, three-point-launching C.J. Miles. The reigning champions had a flawless three quarters and just focused on protecting their lead in the fourth. Westbrook’s seven field goal attempts were his lowest this season, he made five of them, and there are not many players in the league capable of dominating a game without scoring.
In three periods, Thompson and Curry had 62 combined points. If he is absent the 23-0 Warriors will miss a player who has scored at least 20 points in five straight games while burying 27 3-pointers. What Curry needs to do is to lead the Warriors to numerous championships, starting with their title defense this season. “They’re in the same league as us”, Jared Sullinger said.
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It starts with Curry’s ability to knock down shots from anywhere on his team’s side of the half-court line.
