Stephen Curry scored 33 points as the Golden State Warriors stayed on track to make more history on Wednesday night with a 114-98 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Klay Thompson added 32 points with seven three-pointers, Curry drew a rare technical in the fourth and Harrison Barnes had 11 points and six rebounds as Golden State (64-7) stayed one game ahead of the 1995-1996 Bulls’ pace in their record 72-win season.
The Warriors won their 51st straight regular-season home game, improving to 33-0 this season at rockin’ Oracle Arena — where the fans let the rival Clippers have it at every opportunity.
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DeAndre Jordan scored 19 points for the Clippers, swept by Golden State for the first time since dropping all six meetings in 1985-1986.
SPURS 112, HEAT 88
In San Antonio, Kawhi Leonard matched his career high with 32 points before leaving with a bruised quadriceps as San Antonio beat Miami to remain perfect at home.
San Antonio has won their first 36 home games, leaving the Spurs a game shy of matching the record set by Chicago in 1995-1996. The Spurs have won 45 consecutive regular-season games at home over two seasons.
Leonard’s injury could have put a damper on the team’s 60th overall victory, but it did not appear serious. He left with 6 minutes, 1 second remaining in the third quarter completing a three-point play after being fouled on a driving layup by Justise Winslow.
Josh Richardson led Miami with 17 points and Dwyane Wade added 16.
CAVALIERS 113, BUCKS 104
In Cleveland, LeBron James scored 26 points, while Kevin Love added 24 in Cleveland’s victory over Milwaukee.
Kyrie Irving flirted with a triple-double on his 24th birthday, finishing with 16 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Tristan Thompson added 13 points and 10 rebounds to help Cleveland maintain their grip on the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
However, the Cavs did not put the Bucks away until the final minute, when J.R. Smith’s three-pointer with 20 seconds left put Cleveland ahead 111-102. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points for the Bucks.
SUNS 119, LAKERS 107
In Phoenix, Kobe Bryant said farewell to Phoenix, scoring 17 points cheered on by a loud, pro-Lakers crowd in a loss to the Suns.
In other NBA action, it was:
‧ Pistons 118, Magic 102
‧ Blazers 109, Mavericks 103
‧ Jazz 89, Rockets 87
‧ Celtics 91, Raptors 79
‧ Knicks 115, Bulls 107
‧ Nuggets 104, 76ers 103
‧ Hawks 122, Wizards 101
‧ Timberwolves 113, Kings 104
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