Overview
- De'Anthony Melton scored 24 off the bench and Draymond Green added 20 as eight Warriors reached double figures.
- Golden State went 23-of-52 from deep, with at least 10 players making a three for the third consecutive game, an NBA-record streak per Elias Sports Bureau.
- Stephen Curry finished with 14 points under persistent face-guarding and traps, later calling the approach “not real basketball” and “flattering.”
- Jimmy Butler was a late scratch for personal reasons and rookie Will Richard started as the Warriors improved to 5-1 on their eight-game homestand and won their third straight.
- Hornets rookie Brandon Miller led all scorers with 28 points; Golden State hosts Miami on Monday.