Jordan Poole takes the pressure off Stephen Curry, scores 31

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Poole took the pressure off stephen Curry with a season-best 31 points and the Golden state Warriors used one of their big third quarters of old to pull away and beat the Charlotte hornets 114-92 on Wednesday night.

Poole shot 11 for 21 and hit a career-high seven 3-pointers, while Curry shook off a slow start to add 15 points on 6-for-15 shooting – 3 of 11 on 3s – nine assists and eight rebounds.

miles bridges scored 21 of his 32 points in the first half and finished with five 3-pointers, and Gordon hayward had 23 points and 11 rebounds for the hornets.

Curry began 1 for 6 and missed his initial four 3-pointers before hitting from deep 53 seconds before halftime, when Golden state (6-1) led 53-52 and he had just five points.

Poole scored 22 points in the initial two quarters: shooting 8 for 11 and 6 of 9 on 3s.

Lamelo ball had 14 points, eight assists and five rebounds but shot just 5 for 14 and missed all six tries from deep as Charlotte began a five-game West Coast swing.

Gary Payton II scored 14 points off the bench and drew a rousing ovation when he left the game late, and fellow reserve damion

Lee had 15 points after he missed saturday’s win against oklahoma City with a bruised right shoulder. Lee has scored in double figures every game this season.

The Warriors capitalized on a three-day break during this eightgame homestand that matches a franchise record.

Poole shined on a night the Warriors honored Tim hardaway as they celebrate a different player each home game during their 75th anniversary season.