The Golden State Warriors triumphed over the Charlotte Hornets 119-101 on Monday, March 3, 2025, clinching their sixth victory in seven games.
Stephen Curry dazzled in his annual Charlotte homecoming, posting 21 points and 10 assists to lead the charge in this Warriors vs Hornets matchup.
A Charlotte native and Davidson alum, Curry faced heavy defensive pressure from the Hornets, who double-teamed him early. Undeterred, he dished out nine assists by halftime, finishing 6-of-14 from the field with three 3-pointers. His streak of 29 consecutive free throws ended with two misses, but his playmaking kept Golden State in control.
Buddy Hield topped the Warriors with 22 points, while rookie Brandin Podziemski added 19 points and 10 rebounds. Draymond Green chipped in 16 points and 13 boards, helping the team bounce back from Saturday’s 126-119 loss to Philadelphia.
Hornets’ Struggles Continue
Charlotte’s woes deepened with their seventh straight loss, dropping 10 of their last 11. Miles Bridges led with 35 points, and LaMelo Ball posted 25 points and nine rebounds, but it wasn’t enough. Their thin bench faltered, outscored 45-21 by Golden State’s reserves.
Late in the third, the Hornets cut the lead to three until Hield sank back-to-back 3s. A corner triple from Jimmy Butler (likely a typo for a Warrior, possibly Jonathan Kuminga) then stretched the lead to double digits, sealing the Warriors vs Hornets fate.
