Curry proves too hot as Warriors prevail
california — Stephen Curry scored 33 points as the Golden State Warriors stayed on track to make more history Wednesday night with a 114-98 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Klay Thompson added 32 points with seven 3-pointers, Curry drew a rare technical in the fourth, and Harrison Barnes had 11 points and six rebounds as Golden State (64-7) stayed one game ahead of the 1995-96 Bulls’ pace in their record 72-win season.
The Warriors won their 51st straight regular-season home game, improving to 33-0 this season at Oracle Arena. The Clippers were swept by Golden State for the first time since dropping all six meetings in 1985-86.
Kawhi Leonard matched his career high with 32 points before leaving with a bruised quadriceps as San Antonio beat Miami 11288 to remain perfect at home.
San Antonio has won its first 36 home games, leaving the Spurs a game shy of matching the record set by Chicago in 1995-96. The Spurs have won 45 consecutive regular-season games at home over two seasons. Leonard’s injury could have put a damper on the team’s 60th overall victory, but it did not appear serious.
In Cleveland, LeBron James scored 26 points and Kevin Love added 24 in Cleveland’s 113-104 victory over Milwaukee.
Kyrie Irving had 16 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Tristan Thompson added 13 points and 10 rebounds to help Cleveland maintain its grip.
Andre Drummond had 30 points and 14 rebounds, as Detroit led all the way at home to beat Orlando 118-102. —