Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after making a 3-point basket and getting fouled throughout the first half of an NBA basketball recreation in opposition to the Houston Rockets in San Francisco, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. (AP Photograph/Jeff Chiu)
SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry scored 32 factors with 5 3-pointers to increase his newest NBA report, Klay Thompson broke out of his capturing stoop with a season-high 20 factors, and the Golden State Warriors snapped their six-game dropping streak with a 121-116 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday evening.
Already the league’s all-time chief in made 3-pointers, Curry is the primary participant in league historical past to have 4 or extra in his first 13 video games to start out a season. The nine-time All-Star and two-time MVP was 8 of 14 from the ground and 5 of 9 past the arc.
It’s Curry’s seventh recreation this season with 30 or extra factors, and tenth with not less than 25.
Stephen Curry could not miss within the Warriors’ win over the Rockets 🎯
🔥 32 PTS
🔥 5 REB
🔥 5 3PM pic.twitter.com/86pxTy282L— NBA (@NBA) November 21, 2023
Thompson entered the evening capturing 15 of 42 (3 of 19 from 3-point vary) over his earlier 4 video games however got here out robust early in opposition to the Rockets with three 3s and 12 factors within the first quarter. He completed 7 of 16 and had 5 3-pointers.
Chris Paul added 15 factors and 12 assists serving to Golden State to its twelfth consecutive win in opposition to Houston.
One evening after a one-point loss to the Lakers, the Rockets trailed by 14 and have been behind by double digits a lot of the evening.
Alperen Sengun had 30 factors and 13 rebounds for Houston. Jabari Smith Jr. scored 17, and Dillon Brooks and Jalen Inexperienced every had 16.
The Rockets, winless in 5 street video games this season, haven’t overwhelmed the Warriors since Feb. 20, 2020.
Curry acquired off to a gradual begin however made a four-point play late within the second quarter to go along with a pair of 3s. He made his milestone fourth 3-pointer late within the third quarter to place the Warriors forward 100-87.
UP NEXT
Rockets: Play the Grizzlies at dwelling Wednesday. Houston has misplaced 9 of the final 10 video games between the 2 groups.
Warriors: Go to the Suns on Wednesday. Phoenix beat Golden State earlier this season.
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