Overview
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 24 points, Jalen Johnson added 23 with 11 rebounds and six assists, and Luke Kennard delivered 22 with six 3-pointers off the bench.
- Golden State surrendered 28 points off turnovers and shot 10-for-42 from three, falling behind by as many as 25 after a decisive late-third-quarter surge by Atlanta.
- Stephen Curry finished with 31 points and Jimmy Butler had 30 with seven rebounds and six assists, but De’Anthony Melton (10) was the only other Warrior in double figures.
- The Hawks integrated recent acquisitions CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert following the trade that sent Trae Young to Washington, strengthening a balanced attack.
- Curry lamented a lack of energy postgame and praised Atlanta’s youthful athleticism for creating separation in the second and third quarters.