Miller's 28 points weren't enough to save the Warriors from a 136-116 victory over the Hornets.
2026-01-19 05:06
January 19th - The Warriors defeated the Hornets 136-116. Draymond Green scored 20 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists, while Stephen Curry contributed 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists, providing consistent support on both ends of the court.
At the start of the game, the Warriors repeatedly broke through the Hornets' defense with fast ball movement, quickly widening the gap to 11 points. The Hornets attempted to close the gap later in the quarter, but the Warriors remained composed, ending the first quarter with a 39-28 lead. In the second quarter, the Hornets seized their opportunities to narrow the gap to 5 points. At crucial moments, the Warriors ignited another offensive surge by strengthening their defense and transition offense, extending their lead to 15 points. At halftime, the Warriors held a 69-57 advantage.
After switching sides, the Hornets narrowed the gap to 3 points. Then, Melton and Green scored consecutively, and the Warriors quickly extended their lead to 18 points. In the final quarter, the Hornets narrowed the gap to 8 points. However, the Warriors adjusted in time, and their bench players widened the gap again, reaching a lead of 22 points at one point. Ultimately, the Warriors defeated the Hornets 136-116.
Hornets player statistics
Miller 28 points , 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Knipple 24 points , 11 rebounds , 2 assists; Sexton 17 points , 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Ball 15 points , 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Bridges 9 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Williams 7 points, 2 assists; Connaughton 5 points, 1 rebound; Kalckbrenner 4 points , 7 rebounds , 3 assists; Mann 3 points , 1 rebound , 2 assists
Warriors player statistics
Melton 24 points , 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Green 20 points , 3 rebounds , 6 assists; Pojemski 16 points , 6 rebounds, 7 assists ; Hield 14 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Curry 14 points , 3 rebounds , 5 assists ; Moody 12 points , 1 rebound, 2 assists; Richard 11 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Horford 11 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Post 7 points, 7 rebounds , 2 assists
