Overview
- Jimmy Butler scored 21 points to surpass 16,000 career points, and Stephen Curry added 19 points with eight assists as Golden State moved to 4-1.
- Golden State dominated the third quarter 32-14 and held Los Angeles to 30 second-half points, with James Harden scoreless after halftime following a 20-point first half.
- The Clippers shot 36.6% from the field and 6-for-33 from three for their lowest scoring output since 2021, while Ivica Zubac posted 14 points and 13 rebounds.
- Steve Kerr affirmed Jonathan Kuminga as a starter going forward and continued managing Al Horford’s minutes in a reserve role after his return from toe management.
- Starting in place of Horford, Quinten Post delivered 12 points on four threes with eight rebounds and a game-best plus-34 in 25 minutes.