Stephen Curry scored 15 points and provided five assists as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Charlotte Hornets 97-84.

Tensions flared in the closing moments, resulting in ejections for players from both teams, including Lester Quinones and Grant Williams. Hornets forward Miles Bridges received a technical foul during the altercation.The incident stemmed from a play involving Quinones driving to the basket, with Bridges being called for goaltending. Warriors forward Draymond Green criticized the unwritten rule against late-game scoring, while coaches Steve Kerr and Steve Clifford downplayed the incident.Earlier in the day, Kerr reportedly agreed to a contract extension but refrained from discussing it in detail. The game held personal significance for the Curry family as Stephen’s brother, Seth Curry, recently joined the Hornets.Despite a strong performance from Bridges, the Hornets struggled offensively, shooting poorly throughout the game. Returning from illness, Gary Payton II made a significant impact off the bench, contributing 12 points to secure the Warriors’ victory.