After a timeout, Draymond Green missed a potential-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer. The Warriors made 17 3-pointers, four each by Green, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
Curry led the Warriors with 22 points and 11 assists in his 900th NBA game. Green had 21 points and nine rebounds, and Moses Moody added 21 points and made 9 of 10 free throws.
In a highly competitive matchup, the Golden State Warriors faced a tough loss as Paul George’s clutch 3-pointer secured a last-minute victory for the Los Angeles Clippers, who avenged their recent defeat to the Warriors. Despite a remarkable performance from the Warriors, making 17 3-pointers with notable contributions from Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, and Klay Thompson, the team fell short in the final moments. Curry led the Warriors with 22 points and 11 assists in his 900th NBA game, showcasing his enduring impact on the court. Green and Moses Moody each added 21 points, with Moody impressively making 9 of 10 free throws. The tension peaked as, following a timeout, Draymond Green attempted a potential game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, but the shot didn’t find its mark, sealing the Clippers’ 113-112 victory.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points, Rudy Gobert had a season-high 26 and grabbed 12 rebounds and Minnesota beat Charlotte.
West-leading Minnesota improved to 15-4. Naz Reid scored 23 points and Mike Conley had 14 points and 10 assists. Terry Rozier scored 23 points for Charlotte.
Charlotte led by four with 4:53 remaining before Towns and Gobert combined to score eight points in a 13-3 surge that put the Timberwolves ahead 115-109 with 2:02 left.
In another NBA matchup, the Milwaukee Bucks secured a 132-121 win against the Atlanta Hawks, propelled by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s stellar performance. Giannis recorded his first triple-double of the season, notching 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, marking his 36th overall triple-double. Damian Lillard contributed 25 points and nine assists, while Cameron Payne made a significant impact off the bench with 18 points in just 20 minutes. The Bucks’ victory extended their winning streak at home to seven games and avenged their only home loss of the season to the Hawks in late October. Trae Young led the Hawks with 32 points and 12 assists, joined by Dejounte Murray’s 30 points and Clint Capela’s 10 points and 17 rebounds.