On Tuesday night, Klay Thompson’s 25-point performance led the Golden State Warriors to a 123-112 victory over the Washingtоn Wizards, overshadowing Stephen Curry’s rough outing.
Curry struggled early, going scoreless in the first half for the first time in nearly a decade, missing his first seven shots, including three airballs. However, he found his rhythm in the third quarter, finishing with 18 points despite shooting poorly from 3-point range.
Jonathan Kuminga also contributed 21 points for the Warriors, who extended their winning streak to 11 out of 14 games.
Chris Paul returned from ιnjury for the Warriors, sparking a crucial second-quarter run and finishing with nine points and six assists.
The Wizards, despite Tyus Jones’ career-high 17 assists, couldn’t snap their 12-game losing streak.
The crowd, initially focused on Curry, ended up cheering for Paul, appreciating his impact.
Before the game, the Warriors announced a two-year contract extension for coach Steve Kerr, worth $35 million.