Kerr said reaching 72 wins meant more to him as a player, because the Warriors’ coaching staff didn’t really discuss or chase the record. An average price to see the Warriors go for win number 73 at Oracle Arena is a mere $436, up 134% after their victory over the Spurs. They proved they could grit and grind with the Memphis Grizzlies and play a high-paced game against the Houston Rockets.
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The Warriors got to 72 wins on Sunday the hard way: beating a conference rival that had won all 39 home games this season.
“We’re in the moment enjoying the ride”, Curry said.
The two teams will face off at Oracle Arena in Oakland on Wednesday night as the Warriors try and break the record.
Steve Kerr is the only person in the history of the National Basketball Association to win 72 games twice.
Eight days after saying the 1995-96 Bulls would sweep the 2015-16 Warriors in a four-game series and that he would hold Stephen Curry to under 20 points, Scottie Pippen took to Twitter to congratulate Golden State on its record-tying 72nd win with only nine losses. He missed his first five attempts, but finally connected to extend his consecutive game streak of at least one 3-pointer to 150. He also said in the past months that he would limit Stephen Curry’s scoring if ever given the chance to play against each other.
Golden State, which rested starting center Andrew Bogut, had difficulty against a team it had beaten soundly in two earlier games – including a 50-point win at home.
Heat 118, Magic 96: MIAMI – Luol Deng scored 20 points, Hassan Whiteside added 18 points and 15 rebounds and Miami beat Orlando.
LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points to lead the Spurs, who have lost three straight for the first time this season.
“I can say that I actually got to witness some history”, James said after shootaround Monday as the Cavs prepared to play the Atlanta Hawks.
The Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-98, while the Milwaukee Bucks triumphed in overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers, who lost their 70th game of the season with the 109-108 defeat.
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The Warriors will finish their regular season at home against Memphis on Wednesday night.
