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By Joel Reyes
The Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to two games, recording a 126-113 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday (PH time) at Chase Center. Jimmy Butler III scored a game-high 32 points for the Warriors, who have won their last three meetings against the Knicks dating back to the 2024-25 season.
The Warriors outplayed the Knicks in the middle quarters to secure their 15th home win of the season. Golden State outscored New York 32-24 in the second quarter to turn a 30-35 deficit into a 62-59 advantage at the half. The Warriors sustained the momentum in the third quarter, outscoring the Knicks 37-28 during that stretch to build a double-digit edge heading into the final period.
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The Warriors never looked back after that, stretching their lead to as many as 17 points in the fourth quarter. Stephen Curry bounced back from his seven-point performance against Portland, dropping 27 markers in the win over the Knicks. He shot 10-for-17 from the field, including 4-of-9 from beyond the arc.
OG Anunoby and Miles McBride each scored 25 points for the Knicks, who missed the services of Jalen Brunson due to a sprained right ankle. The Knicks have now lost seven of their last nine games as their overall record fell to 25-16.
—JMS, Alta Sports