Curry, the son of Dell, who retired as the Hornets’ all-time leading points-scorer, poured in a sensational 40 points, including 28 in the all-important third quarter which ultimately decided the outcome of the contest.
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The defending NBA MVP had 12 points in the first half before hitting 9 of 11 field-goal attempts in the third quarter. Curry upped his scoring average by putting up 40 on his hometown team, shooting 14-of-18 and making eight of his 11 three-pointers. The star point guard closed the quarter with a 30 foot three pointer.
It was like a giant hand reached up and turned back the clock Wednesday on the 20-year veteran who showed off some vintage moves including pull-up jumpers and fadeaway field goals with the sell-out Washington crowd of 20,300 applauding him.
Toronto 96, at Atlanta 86: Kyle Lowry scored 22 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter, DeMar DeRozan added 17 points and the Raptors rallied from 17 down in the third quarter. Early was recalled later Wednesday and got in for the final 3 minutes against the 76ers, joining Troy Daniels, Jordan Farmar, Coby Karl and Luke Harangody as the only players to accomplish a D-League/NBA doubleheader.
The Warriors extended their record for consecutive wins to begin a season, and made it 26 straight wins overall dating to last season. The team knew exactly what Green would bring to the court every day.
Guard Klay Thompson was the only other Golden State player in double figures with 21, including 15 in the first quarter. Julius Randle had 15 points and a career-best 19 rebounds for the Lakers. The Hornets were closing out a seven-game home stand. They had won five of their first six during the home stand….
The Charlotte Hornets once held a lead of two points in the game.
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November 29 @ L.A. Lakers: Shot 14-of-17 from the foul line and hit five three-pointers on his way to 39 points in a 107-103 win over the Lakers. They broke the record for best start to an National Basketball Association regular season two games ago and tonight, they have a chance to do even more damage against the 7 place team in the Eastern Conference the Charlotte Hornets. Walker got it going, and Lamb and Batum put up some good numbers, but in the end it didn’t matter after Curry’s performance. The second is Ray Allen, who had that number in 31 games.
