Warriors, Spurs and Knicks ease to wins
The Golden State Warriors claimed a convincing win in the NBA as the San Antonio Spurs did likewise on Thursday.
The Warriors made it three straight wins courtesy of a 127-107 victory against the Detroit Pistons.
The Spurs, meanwhile, returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, thrashing the Los Angeles Lakers 134-94.
The New York Knicks also enjoyed a relatively comfortable win.
WARRIORS DO IT EASILY
A 41-19 third quarter set up the Warriors’ win.
Kevin Durant (25 points), Stephen Curry (24) and Klay Thompson (23) all contributed, while Draymond Green provided 13 assists.
Andre Drummond finished with a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Pistons.
SCINTILLATING SPURS
The Spurs outscored the Lakers 36-24 in the first quarter and never looked back.
Kawhi Leonard (31 points) and Pau Gasol (22 points) led the way, with the latter going nine-of-nine from the field.
Gasol also had nine rebounds and six assists as the Spurs improved to 14-5 at home.
KNICKS OVERCOME BULLS
Carmelo Anthony’s 23 points guided the Knicks to a 104-89 victory against the Chicago Bulls.
Joakim Noah had a double-double of 12 points and 15 rebounds, while Derrick Rose had 17 points.
Without Jimmy Butler, the Bulls were led by Dwyane Wade and his 22 points.
EASY FOR STEPH
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NUGGETS WIN IN LONDON
The Denver Nuggets enjoyed their trip to London, crushing the Indiana Pacers 140-112.
The New Orleans Pelicans rallied past the Brooklyn Nets 104-95 and the Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the Phoenix Suns 113-108.
CELTICS HEAD TO ATLANTA
Just when it looked like the Cleveland Cavaliers were going to have a free ride to the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics (24-15) have emerged as serious contenders behind stud point guard Isaiah Thomas, who is scoring at an alarming rate. Their opponents on Friday, the Atlanta Hawks (22-16), have traded away some pieces in recent months, but are still strong playoff contenders.
