SAN FRANCISCO — It wasn’t all the time fairly, however the Warriors acquired it accomplished when it mattered most.
After a sluggish first half, Golden State’s offense discovered life within the remaining two quarters and held on to beat the last-place Washington Wizards 122-114 to open its two-game residence stand.
Stephen Curry scored 26 factors and Andrew Wiggins had a game-high 31 to steer Golden State. Dennis Schröder totaled 20 factors and 4 assists. Moses Moody was massive down the stretch for the Warriors as he scored 10 of his 13 factors within the second half.
Draymond Inexperienced exited the sport on the 9 minute mark of the primary quarter and didn’t return. The crew introduced the damage was attributable to left calf tightness – an ailment that saved Inexperienced out back-to-back video games in early December.
Former Warrior Jordan Poole made his second look at Chase Middle as a member of the Wizards and hit 8 of 15 3-pointers, ending with 38 factors to steer Washington.
After Inexperienced’s exit, the Warriors struggled to cease the Wizards offense within the first half.
Washington led by seven after the primary interval and ballooned that result in as a lot as 10 within the second quarter.
Poole hit 5 of his eight 3-point makes an attempt and completed the half with 23 factors to steer all scorers. Curry and Wiggins mixed for 25 factors to maintain the Warriors inside placing distance, however Golden State nonetheless trailed 60-53 on the halftime break.
The Warriors opened the third quarter on a 9-5 run and took a one-point lead later within the interval on Andrew Wiggins’ nook 3-pointer on a cross from Dennis Schröder.
Golden State completed the quarter robust and took a 89-87 lead going into the ultimate 12 minutes of play.
Each groups went back-and-forth within the opening minutes of the fourth, however Golden State began to tug away late. The Warriors methodically picked aside the Wizards’ backline rotations, which led to open photographs on the rim and on the perimeter.
Curry hit a 3-pointer on the 2:30 mark, giving the Warriors a 115-105 lead late within the fourth.
The Warriors outscored the Wizards 18-11 within the remaining minutes of play to seal the victory.
Golden State will play eight of its subsequent 9 video games at residence and can host the Boston Celtics on Monday.
