Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Game Player Stats and Box Scores for February 23, 2024
The Charlotte Hornets and Golden State Warriors had their first of two meetings this season on Friday. Charlotte and Golden State finished the 2022-23 season with a 1-1 record in head-to-head battles. The Hornets, which have been surprisingly playing well of late, were looking to get a leg up on their opponents.
A low-scoring first quarter opened the Hornets-Warriors game. Golden State took an early 22-15 lead behind balanced scoring. Klay Thompson, who came off the bench again, went 2-of-3 from deep and was the hot hand for the Dubs.
The Warriors continued their steady play in the second quarter with Steph Curry, Gary Payton II and Jonathan Kuminga joining the fray. Miles Bridges top scored for the Hornets with 10 first-half points but it wasn't enough for Charlotte.
The Golden State Warriors took a 43-29 halftime lead but it could have been much worse for the Charlotte Hornets. Curry and his teammates missed a couple of open jumpers that would have blown the game wide open.
The third quarter was more of the same story for the Hornets and Warriors. Golden State kept rolling while Charlotte had a roller-coaster period. Vasilije Micic and Nick Richards had some spurts that kept the visitors within distance of the Dubs. Brandon Miller also had more impact on the game.
The final quarter was when the Charlotte Hornets desperately tried to mount a last-ditch rally. Despite their best efforts, the Golden State Warriors did just enough to keep their opponents from overhauling the deficit. Their once 23-point lead had been cut to 10 points on a few occasions but they had the cushion needed to stay ahead.
The game was about to finish when a brief scuffle nearly broke out. Lester Quinones attempted a layup when Miles Bridges went after it to block the shot. Bridges shoved Quinones before Grant Williams joined the fray and held the Warriors' backup guard.
Draymond Green, who was sitting on the bench, remained where he was but shouted a few things at Williams. The two have a history, particularly during Williams' time with the Boston Celtics.
Lester Quinones and Grant Williams were both ejected while Miles Bridges was called for a technical foul. It was an unnecessary delay that only prolonged a game that had already been decided.
The Golden State Warriors, after all the drama, grabbed a 97-84 victory to win their third straight game. The Dubs' victory snapped the Charlotte Hornets' four-game winning run.
Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors game player stats and box scores
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