NBA: Warriors dominate Thunder to clinch playoff berth
Although Golden State Warriors has been missing Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry scored a game-high 33 points to see off Oklahoma City Thunder.
Published : Mar 17, 2019 11:31 IST
The Golden State Warriors did not have a problem taking down Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, as Stephen Curry starred with a game-high 33 points in the absence of Kevin Durant.
Golden State was dominant in a 110-88 victory over Oklahoma City and managed to clinch a berth in the NBA Playoffs at the final buzzer.
Although the Warriors have been missing a star in Durant, Curry lit up the opposition, trailed by Klay Thompson, who posted 23 points.
Paul George had a decent showing for Oklahoma City, scoring 29 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. But Russell Westbrook's seven points on 2-of-16 shooting did not do the squad any favours.
The Warriors still have the best record in the Western Conference, but nothing is a lock. The fifth-placed Thunder have now lost their last two games and have a tough schedule ahead of them.
Beal, Booker among the best
Bradley Beal scored 40 points in the Washington Wizards' 135-128 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies, while Devin Booker also notched 40 points and 13 assists as Phoenix Suns edged out New Orleans Pelicans 138-136.
Kyrie Irving was just short of a triple-double with 30 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, helping the Boston Celtics top the Atlanta Hawks 129-120.
Jazz win despite rusty Rubio
Ricky Rubio only scored 12 points on 2-of-13 shooting, but the Utah Jazz still beat the Brooklyn Nets handily, 114-98.
Powell alley-oop powers home Mavericks
Dwight Powell gathered an alley-oop for an impressive finish at the rim as the Dallas Mavericks handed the Cleveland Cavaliers a 121-116 loss.
Paul Millsap, meanwhile, sealed the deal in Denver Nuggets' 102-100 victory against Indiana Pacers with a clutch left-handed layup.
Saturday's results
Boston Celtics 129-120 Atlanta Hawks Washington Wizards 135-128 Memphis Grizzlies New Orleans Pelicans 136-138 Phoenix Suns Dallas Mavericks 121-116 Cleveland Cavaliers Oklahoma City Thunder 88-110 Golden State Warriors San Antonio Spurs 108-103 Portland Trail Blazers Denver Nuggets 102-100 Indiana Pacers Utah Jazz 114-98 Brooklyn Nets