Stephen Curry ignited his personal third-quarter explosion with a 50-footer on the halftime horn, then capped a 56-point efficiency along with his eleventh and twelfth 3-pointers to guard a late lead that resulted within the Golden State Warriors’ 121-115 victory over the host Orlando Magic on Thursday evening.
Curry’s 56 factors had been the fourth most of his profession, and his 12 3-pointers equalled his second most, serving to the Warriors win their fifth in a row and their seventh in eight video games since buying Jimmy Butler in a commerce. Curry shot 16-for-25 general, 12-for-19 on 3s and 12-for-12 on the free throw line.
Quinten Submit completed with 18 factors off the bench, Draymond Inexperienced scored 12 to finish a double-double with a team-high 10 rebounds, and Moses Moody had 10 factors for Golden State, which accomplished a season-series sweep of the Magic.
Led by Paolo Banchero’s 41 factors, the Magic acquired inside 108-104 with 2:56 remaining and to 111-109 with 1:55 left. However Curry countered each occasions with 3-pointers, permitting Golden State to retain a lead the remainder of the best way.
Pelicans 124, Suns 116
Zion Williamson scored 27 factors, matched his career-high of 11 assists and picked up 10 rebounds for his first profession triple-double whereas main New Orleans to a win in Phoenix.
Williamson made 13 of 17 field-goal makes an attempt as New Orleans gained its third straight sport and fourth in its previous 5 outings. CJ McCollum scored 19 factors, Trey Murphy III added 18 factors and Karlo Matkovic had 17 factors and 10 rebounds for the Pelicans.
Devin Booker recorded 36 factors, 9 assists and 7 rebounds however couldn’t stop the underachieving Suns from shedding for the tenth time of their previous 12 video games. Kevin Durant scored 28 factors, Tyus Jones had 15 factors and matched his season-best of 12 assists, Bol Bol tallied 15 factors.
Mavericks 103, Hornets 96
Kyrie Irving poured in 25 factors whereas powering Dallas previous visiting Charlotte.
Irving, who tallied 19 factors within the second half, tied his season-best with 9 rebounds. Moses Brown tacked on season-bests of 20 factors and 11 rebounds, and Klay Thompson logged 18 factors because the Mavericks ended a two-game skid.
Mark Williams (26 factors, 16 rebounds) and Miles Bridges (20 factors, 12 rebounds) each picked up double-doubles for the Hornets, who absorbed their fifth loss in a row.
Bucks 121, Nuggets 112
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 factors, grabbed 19 rebounds and dished seven assists to guide Milwaukee over visiting Denver.
Brook Lopez added 22 factors for Milwaukee, which earned its fifth win in six video games. Damian Lillard poured in 19 factors, and Kyle Kuzma produced 16 factors and 9 rebounds.
Nikola Jokic compiled 32 factors, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for the Nuggets, who’ve misplaced two of the previous three since profitable 9 straight. Jamal Murray added 20 factors whereas Christian Braun (13 factors, 10 rebounds) and Michael Porter Jr. (12 factors, 10 boards) every had a double-double.