WARRIORS WIN, BUT CURRY HURTS KNEE
houston» Klay Thompson scored 23 points and the Warriors set an NBA playoff record with 21 3-pointers, overcoming another injury to Stephen Curry to blast the Rockets 121-94 on Sunday for a 3-1 lead in their series.
Golden State will host Game 5 on Wednesday.
Curry returned after missing two games because of a sprained right ankle, but he didn’t play in the second half Sunday after suffering a sprained right knee just before halftime.
Golden State was just fine without Curry, thanks to its 3-point shooting that ignited a 41-point third quarter.
“When you hit the shots we’re hitting, things are going to go your way,” said the Warriors’ Draymond Green, who contributed 18 points.
Dwight Howard led Houston with 19 points and 15 rebounds. James Harden finished with 18 points, 10 assists and seven steals.
After his two-game layoff, Curry struggled to find his rhythm. The NBA’s reigning MVP made only 2-of-9 shots and committed five turnovers before he was injured. He finished with just six points, and will have an MRI on his right knee Monday.
Spurs 116, Grizzlies 95
B memphis, tenn.» Kawhi Leonard’s 21 points helped San Antonio advance to the Western Conference semifinals with a four-game sweep of Memphis.
LaMarcus Aldridge contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Spurs.
Celtics 104, Hawks 95, OT
B boston» Isaiah Thomas’ 28 points included a corner 3-pointer with 30 seconds left in overtime as Boston overcame Paul Millsap’s 45 points for Atlanta. The series is tied 2-2.
Cavaliers 100, Pistons 98
B auburn hills, mich.» Cleveland advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a four-game sweep of Detroit. LeBron James helped propel the Cavaliers with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Kyrie Irving scored 31 points.