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Warriors Smother Clippers 98-79, Snap 7-Game Skid With Second-Half Clampdown

Golden State seized control with a 32-14 third quarter.

Overview

  • Jimmy Butler scored 21 points and Stephen Curry added 19 with eight assists, while James Harden had 20 before halftime and none after as Kawhi Leonard finished with 18.
  • Trailing 49-46 at the break, the Warriors overwhelmed Los Angeles after halftime and limited the visitors to just 30 points over the final two quarters.
  • The Clippers posted their lowest point total in four years, shooting 36.6% from the field and 6-for-33 from three with 16 turnovers.
  • Golden State improved to 4-1 and 3-0 at home, ending a seven-game losing streak against Los Angeles.
  • Al Horford returned from toe management for Golden State, Bradley Beal sat for the Clippers with back soreness, and Brandin Podziemski plus Quinten Post chipped in 12 points each.