The NBA had 11 games on tap on Thursday, and all but two ended up as routs. With that in mind, we chose three games notable for different reasons. Check them out:
Warriors Stun Thunder, Spoil SGA’s 52-Point Explosion
Steph Curry scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half to help the Golden State Warriors (24-23) rally past the Oklahoma City Thunder (37-9) for a 116-105 victory.
Andrew Wiggins added 27 points for the Warriors, who outscored the West-leading Thunder 68-51 in the second half after trailing by as much as 14 in the first. Kevon Looney chipped in 18 points and 4 blocks off the bench.
The Warriors’ superb effort spoiled Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s career-high 52 on 16-for-29 from the field. Jalen Williams added 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals.
Up next:
Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns on February 1
Thunder vs. Sacramento Kings on February 2
Knicks Beat Nuggets for Season Sweep
Jalen Brunson put up 30 points and 15 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks (32-16) pull of a season sweep of the Denver Nuggets (28-19) with a 122-112 victory at GainBrinde Fieldhouse.
OG Anunoby added 23 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 blocks while helping limit Nikola Jokic to 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Josh Hart helped the New York cause as well with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals in a near wire-to-wire victory.
Jamal Murray tried to pick up the slack for Denver with 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. Aaron Gordon scattered 15 points and 6 boards.
Up next:
Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers on February 2
Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers on February 1
Pacers Drub Pistons in Chippy Game
The Indiana Pacers (26-20) drew big games from Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton to hand the Detroit Pistons (23-24) their third loss in a row in yet another intense, chippy encounter.
Siakam finished with 37 points and 6 rebounds, while Haliburton had 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists. Myles Turner added 24 points for the Pacers, who beat two weeks ago. Like their previous encounter, this one was full of trash talk as well and even saw a near confrontation between Detroit’s Isiah Stewart and Indiana’s Thomas Bryant.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 32 points and 9 assists. Malik Beasley added 20 off the bench on six triples.
Up next:
Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks on February 2
Pistons vs. Dallas Mavericks on February 1
