Warriors overcome slow start to beat Nets 109-98

Despite a sluggish start and a first-half performance marred by poor shooting and turnovers, the Golden State Warriors managed to overcome their early struggles and secure a 109-98 victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Stephen Curry led the charge with 29 points, complemented by Jonathan Kuminga’s 28-point contribution.

Following an overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, where Curry showcased an impressive 60-point performance, the Warriors initially struggled to find their rhythm. In the first half, they shot just 2 for 11 on 3-pointers and committed 10 turnovers, resulting in a meager 43 points. However, a remarkable turnaround in the second half saw the Warriors outscore the Nets 66-49, securing the win despite a challenging 4-for-22 performance from behind the arc, with all successful attempts coming from Curry.

The victory marked a noteworthy achievement for Golden State, as they hadn’t won a game while shooting below 19% from 3-point range since their 108-88 triumph over Boston on March 15, 2014, when they went 5 for 28 (17.9%). Kuminga’s consistent performance included 10 rebounds, marking his ninth time reaching 20 points in the last 10 games. Draymond Green contributed eight points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, while the Warriors dominated the boards with a 60-38 rebounding advantage and a 23-7 edge in second-chance points.

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Despite Cam Thomas’ 18-point effort for the Nets, his 4-for-21 shooting performance contributed to the Warriors’ defensive success. The Nets, who had won three of their last four games, were unable to replicate Thomas’ earlier 41-point performance in San Francisco in December, making this victory a resilient bounce-back for the Warriors.