Curry Makes History in Warriors Win
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Stephen Curry became the first Golden State Warriors player in NBA history to reach 700 20-point career games after helping his side to a 132-108 win against the Sacramento Kings. Curry was one of four players to get 20 points or more, with Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody combining for 43 while Buddy Hield had 22. The win moved the Warriors above the Kings in the Western Conference standings into ninth. Curry's tally of 20 meant he also tied with NBA legend Michael Jordan for the most games with 20 or more points by a guard after turning 35.
The Western Conference leaders the Oklahoma City Thunder returned from the All-Star break to beat the Utah Jazz 130-107 in Salt Lake City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points and Chet Holmgren got 20 as Thunder grabbed their eighth win in nine outings. Elsewhere, the Cleveland Cavaliers claimed a dominant 142-106 victory over the New York Knicks to tighten their grip on the Eastern Conference. The Knicks have won 46 of their 56 games so far. The Milwaukee Bucks edged the Washington Wizards 104-101, with Brook Lopez claiming 18 points and nine rebounds.
The Miami Heat won 120-111 at the Toronto Raptors to end a four-game losing streak, the Detroit Pistons beat the San Antonio Spurs 125-110, the Dallas Mavericks saw off the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 and the Houston Rockets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-115. The Warriors' improvement since the trade deadline has been notable, with the team going 4-1 with Jimmy Butler in the lineup. Curry's achievement is a testament to his enduring scoring ability and his importance to the Warriors' offense. The team's ability to take care of the basketball, with only 12 turnovers, was also a key factor in their win.
Here are the match scores:
- Warriors 132, Kings 108
- Thunder 130, Jazz 107
- Cavaliers 142, Knicks 106
- Bucks 104, Wizards 101
- Heat 120, Raptors 111
- Pistons 125, Spurs 110
- Mavericks 111, Pelicans 103
- Rockets 121, Timberwolves 115
The NBA season is heating up, with several teams vying for playoff positions. The Warriors' win over the Kings has moved them into ninth place in the Western Conference, and they will look to continue to climb the standings in the coming weeks. With Curry leading the way, the Warriors have a good chance of making a deep playoff run. The team's ability to score and take care of the basketball will be key to their success, and they will look to build on their recent momentum in the coming games.
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