On January 26, Beijing time, the Warriors defeated the Lone Ranger 130-92 at home and won three consecutive wins. Curry contributed 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, Thompson returned with 15 points and Cuminga scored 22 points. The Warriors led the Lone Rangers by 12 points in the first half, and further widened the points gap in the second half to win the opponent. Doncic had 25 points and eight rebounds, Hardaway Jr. fractured his left foot and retired, Porzingis lost control of his emotions, kicked the ball away, and was expelled.
Statistics
Lone Rangers: Doncic 25 points and 8 rebounds, Brunson 11 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, Hardaway Jr. 10 points, Porzingis 9 points and 7 rebounds
Warriors: Cumminga 22 points, Curry 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, Wiggins 14 points and 5 rebounds, Thompson 15 points and 6 assists, Poole 17 points, Bjelica 10 points and 10 rebounds, Porter 12 points and 6 rebounds.
Star of the Field: Cuminga
Cumminga came off the bench to score a team-high 22 points, shooting 8-of-9, 4-of-4 three-pointers, and a one-handed dunk that turned the crowd upside down!
Game tidbits
In the second quarter, Hardaway Jr. injured his left foot in the layup, insisted on scoring two goals and then withdrew from the game under the support of the player! The Lone Ranger then renewed his injury, with Hardaway Jr. suffering a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone of his left foot.
Thompson's back pass and assist Wiggins to play 2+1! Thompson excitedly makes a telescope gesture!
Nilikina hit Poole in the back of his hand and was escalated to a first-degree malicious foul!
In the final quarter, Porzingis was frustrated with his performance, kicked the ball away, and was expelled by the referee!
Highlight moments
Curry hit a three-point shot, his 169th consecutive game!
Curry sent an assist and Payton scored with a dunk!
Doncic scored 2+1 and he scored 21 points in the first half!
Thompson hit three three-pointers in the second quarter and it was hot!
Poole hit 2+1!
Doncic threw the ball and Porzingis received a dunk!
Curry sent another punch, Payton with his hands clasped!
In the last quarter, Cuminga slammed a 2+1 one-handed dunk, igniting the enthusiasm of the fans!
Game review
In the first quarter, Porzingis hit a three-pointer, Curry threw a score, Doncic scored six points in a row, and the Lone Ranger made a 9-2 start. Thompson scored on a layup and Curry hit a three-pointer. Doncic scored consecutive goals, and the hand felt hot. Wiggins also exploded, scoring seven points in a row. Doncic retracted from a three-point shot and Curry scored consecutive hits. Payton scored on a dunk, Wiggins hit a shot and the Warriors led by six points. Brunson scored from mid-range, Lee hit a layup, Cummingga hit a three-pointer, the Warriors hit a wave of 7-0, and Brunson scored on a layup. In the first quarter, the Warriors led the Lone Rangers 29-20, with Doncic scoring 13 points, Curry and Wiggins 9 points each.
In the second quarter, Bjelica threw a score, Hardaway hit a three-pointer and then hit a 2+1, Brunson hit a three-pointer, and the Lone Ranger returned a wave of 9-0. Bjelica hit a mid-range shot, Cumminga scored with a dunk, Brunson scored on a layup, Thompson hit a three-point shot, and Curry scored on a mid-range shot. The Warriors also went on a 9-2 run. Hardaway Jr. hit four consecutive free throws and then retired injured, and Thompson hit two three-pointers in a row. Doncic also responded with three-pointers and Lee hit three-pointers. Porzingis received a dunk in the air, Poole scored five straight points, Porter hit a three-pointer, and the Warriors already led by 17 points. Finney Smith steals a dunk, Doncic hits a three-pointer to end halftime, and the Warriors lead the Lone Ranger 63-51. In the first half, Doncic had 21 points and six rebounds, and Curry and Thompson each scored 11 points.
Easy side to fight again, Thompson scored from mid-range, Porzingis hit a layup, Wiggins played 2+1, Porter scored 5 points in a row, and the Warriors extended their lead to 20 points. Kléber hit a three-pointer, Brunson threw a shot, Poole hit two consecutive three-pointers, and Curry scored five straight points. Finney Smith scored on a layup and Poole threw a shot. Kléber hit another three-pointer and Nilikina was sentenced to a first-degree culprit. Payton scored five straight points and Porzingis hit a layup. At the end of the third quarter, the Warriors led the Lone Rangers 97-78.
In the final quarter, Bjelica and Lee scored consecutive layups, and Cumminga hit three-pointers. Bullock and Green scored on layups, and Cumminga dunked 2+1 to score 8 points in a row! The Warriors stretched the gap to 35 points. Nilikina scored four points in a row, but there was no suspense in the game. In the end, the Warriors defeated the Lone Ranger at home and won three consecutive wins.
Both sides started
Lone Rangers: Doncic, Brunson, Finney Smith, Kléber, Porzingis
Warriors: Curry, Thompson, Wiggins, Otto Porter, Looney