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Short-Handed Warriors Torch Bulls With 22 Threes to Cap Back-to-Back Road Wins

Golden State reports Stephen Curry will practice Wednesday, signaling a possible Friday return.

Warriors forward Jimmy Butler looks to pass the ball around Bulls forward Matas Buzelis, right, during the first half of an Sunday's game in Chicago. 
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, shown dribbling the ball during Saturday’s game against the Cavaliers, didn’t play Sunday againt the Bulls. Though a knee issue sidelined him for seven games last month, he said he is fully healthy now.
Chicago guard Josh Giddey passes the ball around the Warriors’ Quinten Post during the first half Sunday in Chicago. 
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Overview

  • Golden State won 123-91 in Chicago, never trailed, and finished the two-game trip with consecutive road victories to move above .500.
  • The Warriors hit 22 of 47 from three-point range with seven players connecting, their second-highest total this season.
  • Brandin Podziemski scored a team-high 21 off the bench, Quinten Post added 19 with five threes, and Jimmy Butler returned to post 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
  • Defense set the tone as Chicago shot 36 percent and recorded its fewest points of the season, marking a third straight game the Warriors held an opponent under 100.
  • The Bulls' skid reached seven games with Kevin Huerter, Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro and Jalen Smith out, while Steve Kerr made rotation calls that included a healthy DNP for Jonathan Kuminga and precautionary sits for Draymond Green and Al Horford.