STEPHEN Curry scored 22 points as the Golden State Warriors rallied to win 100-92 over the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA match, Friday (12/4) WIB.
Jonathan Kuminga added 19 points for the Warriors, who went on a 16-1 run in the final quarter to earn their third straight win and ninth in 10 games.
Golden State has already clinched a play-in spot but could potentially increase its playoff seeding in the final two games.
“You knew they were going to play hard and with a lot of energy and for the most part it worked for about 42 minutes, but we just played very disciplined at the end of the game, had good points on offense and defense,” Curry said.
“We just played and the last six minutes were tough basketball. That’s what it takes to win,” he added.
Deandre Ayton led Portland with 25 points and 11 rebounds. Scoot Henderson had 18 points and 12 assists. It was his eighth game of the season with at least 10 assists, which leads all freshmen.
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Meanwhile, DeMar DeRozan scored 39 points and the Chicago Bulls sent the Detroit Pistons to their record 67th loss of the season, 127-105.
“You can learn a lot about players this time of year,” Detroit coach Monty Williams said.
“I know, for myself, I made a lot of money (as a player) by playing late in games and staying there,” he added.
Chicago (38-42) earned home court advantage in its Eastern Conference playoff game against Atlanta.
“I’m happy for these players. This season got off to a difficult start for us, and I really appreciate the players in the dressing room who stuck together and fought. They never gave up and never made excuses, even when we lost players ,” said Bulls coach Billy Donovan. (NBA/Z-6)
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