NBA roundup: Curry and Thompson dominate as Warriors down Celtics, Nets claim win

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 66 points as the Golden State Warriors claimed arguably their best win of the season against the Boston Celtics.

San Francisco, California - Splash Brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 66 points as the Golden State Warriors claimed arguably their best win of the season, beating the Boston Celtics 123-107 on Saturday.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon and guard Derrick White in the third quarter at the Chase Center.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon and guard Derrick White in the third quarter at the Chase Center.  © REUTERS

The Celtics had won eight of their past nine games, including a statement win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, but the reigning champions shut down the NBA's number one offensive team while the Splash Brothers were on song.

Curry finished with 32 points, including six-of-11 from beyond the arc, with four off the dribble, while Thompson scored a game-high 34 points with four triples. The Warriors are 14-0 all-time when Curry and Thompson both score 30-plus points.

It was a rare night of frustration for the NBA-leading Celtics, who fall to 21-6 overall, with Jayson Tatum kept to 18 points with seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Jaylen Brown scored a team-high 31 points.

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Curry and Thompson led the way, but center Kevon Looney pulled down 15 rebounds while Jordan Poole added 20 points.

The win means the Warriors are 12-2 at Chase Center this season and have won 11 of their past 17 games, improving to 14-13 overall.

Around the league: Short-handed Nets outlast Pacers, Nuggets silence the Jazz

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas shoots the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas shoots the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.  © REUTERS

The short-handed Brooklyn Nets recorded an admirable 136-133 victory over the Indiana Pacers, with Cam Thomas coming off the bench to score a career-high 33 points.

The Nets were without eight players, including All-Stars Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons, but Thomas stepped up along with Australian guard Patty Mills with 24 points, six rebounds, and six assists.

Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points for the Pacers, but Thomas and Mills were crucial in the fourth quarter, as the Nets made it three straight wins and six from their past seven games.

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Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 115-110 win over the Utah Jazz with his fourth triple-double of the season and 80th of his NBA career.

Jokic finished with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 14 assists in a dominant display that helped the Nugs improve their record to 15-10.

Jamal Murray supported the reigning MVP well, with 30 points, four rebounds, and five assists.

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