Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a decisive victory over the Charlotte Hornets on the last day of the year, scoring 26 points in a 132-125 win. The Warriors, currently eighth in the Western Conference, showcased their three-point prowess in Charlotte.
Curry, the 37-year-old guard, wasn’t alone in the scoring barrage. LaMelo Ball, who began his professional career in Prienai, led the Hornets with 27 points.
It was a night dominated by shots from beyond the arc, with both teams finding their rhythm.
The Warriors connected on an impressive 24 of 49 three-pointers, achieving a 49 percent success rate. Brandin Podziemski contributed significantly, scoring 19 points with 5 of 7 successful three-point attempts, even surpassing Curry’s 5-for-10 performance from long range.
Ball, who played in Prienai in 2018, demonstrated his shooting accuracy, making 7 of 10 three-point attempts. The 24-year-old American is currently averaging 20 points and 8.4 assists per game this season.
Brandon Miller added 33 points for the Hornets, but struggled with his three-point shooting, making only 3 of 12 attempts. Overall, Charlotte hit 16 of 40 three-pointers, a 40 percent clip.
The Warriors’ win places them in eighth place in the Western Conference, while the Hornets remain in twelfth place in the Eastern Conference.
