The Warriors today beat the Kings 126-114 at home to make an eight-game winning streak.
In today's game, the Warriors had six players on the entire team scoring in double figures, and the Splash Brothers all had a great performance, shooting 11-of-16 from outside the three-point line. Thompson played 23 minutes and shot 8-of-11 from the field, including 7-of-9 from three-point range, and had 23 points, five rebounds and seven assists. Curry played 32 minutes and had 20 points, 7 assists and 2 steals on 7-of-11 shooting, and 4-of-7 from three-point range.
For Thompson, the Kings are a very familiar opponent, and his feat of 37 points in a single quarter, a record of 9 three-pointers in a single quarter, was achieved against the Kings. Facing the Kings again today, Thompson played a very powerful performance outside the three-point line, not only hitting 7 three-pointers, but also shooting a very high percentage.
Counting today's seven three-pointers, Thompson's career three-point shooting total reached 1829, surpassing Bryant and rising to 20th all-time. Next, Thompson will surpass Billups (1830) and George (1831). It is worth mentioning that George only recently surpassed Thompson, but suffered another injury, and now That Thompson is back, he will surpass George.
The Warriors not only had an eight-game winning streak today, but also finished their 40th win of the season, becoming the second team to win 40 after becoming the Suns. The Suns' 11-game winning streak was ended by the Hawks today, and the Warriors' 8-game winning streak is currently the longest winning streak, as well as the Warriors' longest winning streak of the season, and they are also expected to win 10+ consecutive wins.
The Warriors and Suns won one and lost one today, and the winning gap between the two teams also narrowed to two games. The Warriors are currently gaining momentum, but there is still hope of snatching back the First Place in the West from the Suns.
This season's All-Star lineup has been announced, and the Warriors are not only the only team with two players selected as an All-Star starter, but also the only team with three players to be selected as an All-Star. In terms of record, the Warriors deserve it.