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Warriors Stifle Clippers 98-79 As Butler Reaches 16,000, Ending 7-Game Slide

A dominant third-quarter defense turned a halftime deficit into a comfortable win.

Overview

  • Jimmy Butler led Golden State with 21 points and crossed the 16,000-point career milestone in the victory at Chase Center.
  • Stephen Curry added 19 points and eight assists and drew on-air praise from NBC’s Grant Hill for his improved defense.
  • Golden State outscored Los Angeles 32-14 in the third quarter and held James Harden scoreless after his 20-point first half.
  • The Warriors improved to 4-1 and the Clippers fell to 2-2 in a game televised nationally on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
  • Al Horford returned from toe management as Quinten Post hit four threes for 12 points, while the Clippers shot 6-for-33 from deep.