The Golden State Warriors' balanced scoring and precision from beyond the arc propelled them to a 136-116 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. De'Anthony Melton led the way with 24 points, while eight Warriors players reached double figures. The team's success was highlighted by a staggering 23 out of 52 3-point attempts, with 10 players making at least one 3-pointer. This impressive feat marks the longest streak in NBA history, as Golden State has now had at least 10 players make at least one 3-pointer in three straight games, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The 3-point arc was introduced during the 1979-80 season.
The Warriors' winning streak extended to three games, and they improved their record to 5-1 on their eight-game homestand. Draymond Green contributed 20 points, Brandin Podziemski added 16, and Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield each scored 14. The Hornets' Brandon Miller was the top scorer with 28 points, and Kon Knueppel had 24.
Charlotte fought back from a 12-point deficit at halftime, narrowing the gap to 82-79 in the third quarter thanks to Knueppel's layup. However, Golden State responded with a dominant 20-5 run, capped by a Hield 3-pointer from the right corner, taking a 102-84 lead with 2:27 left in the period. The Warriors' lead reached as high as 15 in the first half, after Podziemski's 3-pointer with three seconds left in the second quarter made it 69-54.
Despite Miller's buzzer-beating 62-footer, which reduced the deficit to 69-57 at halftime, Golden State's shooting prowess from beyond the arc was evident in the opening half, even with Curry going 0 for 2. The Warriors rookie, Will Richard, started in place of Jimmy Butler, who missed the game for personal reasons.
Looking ahead, the Hornets will face the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, while the Warriors will host the Miami Heat on Monday.
