Dec

10

Explosive Second Quarter Helps Warriors Tangle Up Nets In 105-89 Win

Posted by Jeff Sack under NBA Game Recap 

Curry 12.9a

The Golden State Warriors exploded for 38 points in the second quarter and that would be more than enough to end their four game losing streak and defeat the New Jersey Nets Wednesday 105-89. Monta Ellis and C.J. Watson would lead the Warriors with each scoring 18 points as six players from Golden State scored in double figures.

 The loss would be number 20 of the season for New Jersey and their second loss under interim head coach Kiki Vandeweghe who now is 2-2 since assuming the role as bench boss. The Nets were plagued by turnovers as they had 22 of them which would lead to 30 points by the Warriors. New Jersey center Brook Lopez recorded a double-double including a game high 21 points.

The Nets were the aggressors in the first period as they would lead at the end of the quarter 27-20. However Golden State was virtually unstoppable in the second quarter and New Jersey could not keep the pace. The Warriors would walk into the locker room at the half on top 58-48.

The Nets never really were able to recover in the second half as they seemed to be unnerved by Golden State’s offensive output in the second. The Warriors would slightly increase their margin at the end of the third quarter with the score 81-70. New Jersey was at no time during the last 12 minutes of play a viable threat to even get back into the game and Golden State would win handily.

Monta Ellis had 18 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds and 4 steals while C.J. Watson also put 18 points on the score-board, 5 steals, 2 assists and 2 rebounds. Mikki Moore scored 16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block while rookie Stephen Curry added 14 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds and 3 steals. Corey Maggette contributed 13 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block while Anthony Randolph had 11 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks and 1 steal.

The Nets have not had a lot of positives in this season but one player that has definitely come into his own is starting center Brook Lopez who recorded a double-double with 21 points, 10 boards, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. Devin Harris scored 19 points, 2 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 steals 1 block while Courtney Lee had 15 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Rafer Alston added 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal while Chris Douglas-Roberts put up  10 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist. Golden State with the victory now has a record of 7-14 and will be in Chicago Friday to face the Bulls while New Jersey is now 2-20 and will play Friday in Indiana as they take on the Pacers.

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