CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 26 points in his annual homecoming game in Charlotte, and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Hornets 132-125 on Wednesday in front of 19,685, the largest crowd ever at Spectrum Center.
Brandon Podziemski and Jimmy Butler each had 19 points for the Warriors, who have won five of six games. Gui Santos added 13 points off the bench, hitting three 3-pointers for Golden State, which went 24 of 49 from beyond the arc.
Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 33 points, while LaMelo Ball finished with 27, hitting 7 of 10 from the three-point line. Rookie Kon Knueppel added 20 points in his return after missing one game due to a sprained ankle.
Charlotte played without starters Miles Bridges and Ryan Kalkbrenner due to injuries.
Podziemski finished 5 of 7 from 3-point range, including a leaning 3-pointer on one foot to beat the shot clock.
The Hornets lost despite outscoring the Warriors 56-32 in the paint.
___
Sports in Spanish AP: https://apnews.com/hub/deportes
