Stephen Curry scored 13 of his 28 points in overtime and the Warriors survived a
scare with a 127-123 overtime win over the Lakers in the opener of a six-game
road trip.
After missing the Dubs’ prior game with a right hand injury, Curry returned and
struggled with his shot early, but he hit the shots when they mattered most. He
knocked down a pair of 3-pointers in the opening minute of the extra frame and
ultimately put the game away with free throws.
DUBS BOUNCE BACK With the win, the Warriors improved 6-0 in games following a
loss this season. Dating back to the 2014-15 season, the Warriors are 38-7
(.844) in games following a loss during the regular season.
REALLY? Turns out that Warriors overtime victories have been pretty rare, at
least that’s been the case lately. The Dubs lost their previous four games that
went to overtime, and their last win in extra time occurred nearly 21 months ago
(3/1/16 vs. Atlanta). And their last overtime win on the road occurred in
February of 2016 in Oklahoma City.
ANOTHER MVP RETURN That the Warriors even made it to overtime was thanks in
large part to Kevin Durant. The reigning NBA Finals MVP knocked down a
game-tying 3-pointer in the final minute of regulation, part of a 29-point game
in his return from a three-game absence. Durant’s clutch shooting continued in
overtime, has he knocked down a pair of contested jumpers on back-to-back
possessions to help keep the Dubs in front.
The shot that tied it! @KDTrey5 #SPLASH (@NBCSAuthentic)
pic.twitter.com/3mAosVcOQB– Golden State Warriors (@warriors) November 30, 2017
The shot that tied it! @KDTrey5 #SPLASH (@NBCSAuthentic)
pic.twitter.com/3mAosVcOQB
WINNING UGLY Head Coach Steve Kerr had some choice words after the game:”We
played with some fight the last few minutes of regulation and also in overtime,
but it took us seemingly most of the game before we really competed and played
with some passion … Tonight was absolutely galling. There were some
mind-boggling plays out there.”
CLOSING IN ON KIDD Curry knocked down three 3-pointers in the game, leaving him
one shy of tying Jason Kidd (1,988) for eighth place on the NBA’s all-time
career 3-pointers made list. He is also 13 3-pointers away from becoming the
eighth player in NBA history to reach 2,000 career.
Back-to-back #SPLASH by @StephenCurry30 (@NBCSAuthentic)
pic.twitter.com/01tPnhDqxR– Golden State Warriors (@warriors) November 30, 2017
Back-to-back #SPLASH by @StephenCurry30 (@NBCSAuthentic)
pic.twitter.com/01tPnhDqxR
DRAYMOND’S NEAR TRIPLE-DOUBLE As usual, Draymond Green did a little bit of
everything in the Warriors win. He tallied 15 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists
and four steals. But in addition to the numbers, he was part of a few key plays
that kept the Dubs in the game. At the end of regulation, the Lakers had a shot
to tie the game. Brandon Ingram, who had a career-high 32 points, drove against
Klay Thompson. The 6-foot-9 Ingram got to the paint and attempted a shot, but
Green provided some help defense and forced the missed shot, keeping the game
tied as time expired on the fourth quarter. And in overtime with the Dubs up two
with 15 seconds left, Green tipped a missed free throw away from the Lakers and
the Warriors secured the possession and then the victory.
QUICK START Although the Warriors slogged their way through the game, the Dubs
were sharp at the start. They assisted on 10 of their first 11 shots made and
led by as many as 11 points in the first quarter. Often on the receiving end of
those assists was Zaza Pachulia, who at one point scored three straight Warriors
baskets during an 8-0 run. Pachulia finished with a season-high tying 11 points
and has now scored in double-figures in three of the last four games.
We see you @zazapachulia! (@nbcsauthentic)
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UP NEXT Following Wednesday’s road trip opener, the Dubs will take a
cross-country jaunt to Orlando where they’ll continue their longest road trip of
the season on Friday against the Magic. The interconference showdown will close
out the season series between the two teams, as the Dubs beat the Magic 110-100
on Nov. 13 at Oracle Arena.
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