Quinten Post scored a career-high 20 points, Stephen Curry finished with 21 points and seven assists, and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Chicago Bulls 131-106 on Thursday.
After blowing an 18-point lead in Wednesday night’s 123-117 loss to Sacramento, the Warriors completed a back-to-back with 17 points from Andrew Wiggins and 19 points from Gui Santos, who made five 3-pointers.
At the Clippers on Monday, Chicago ended a five-game losing streak with 24 points from Zach LaVine and 16 points and 11 rebounds from Josh Giddey.
Curry shot 5 for 12 on 3-pointers while playing back-to-back games for the first time since November prior to battling tendinitis in both knees.
Earlier in the day, he was selected for the All-Star Game for the eleventh and tenth time as a starter on his home floor at Chase Center on February 16. He now has more All-Star selections in team history than Paul Arizin did.
Takaways
Bulls: G A doctor’s examination and imaging in Los Angeles revealed that Coby White, who missed his second straight game, had a bone bruise in his right ankle from planting on his foot on January 19 against Portland. White could be out for a week or longer, according to coach Billy Donovan.
Warriors: Due to a strained left calf, Draymond Green missed his third consecutive game.
Key moment
Late in the third quarter, Wiggins and Post made back-to-back 3-pointers to convert a 10-point lead into a 94-80 edge into the final 12 minutes.
Key stat
In their seven consecutive games this season, the Warriors have not been swept. In the second game, they are 3–4.
Next up
On Saturday night, Chicago will play the 76ers at home. On Saturday, the Warriors will host the Lakers and LeBron James.
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