Stephen Curry, the game’s high scorer with 34 points, made a significant impact by contributing nine of those points in the crucial fourth quarter. Klay Thompson and Chris Paul also played their part with 17 points each. This impressive performance led the Warriors to a 120-109 victory over the Pistons in Detroit on Monday.

Despite a challenging night with only 29.3 percent accuracy from beyond the arc (12 of 41), the Warriors managed to offset their shooting woes by outscoring the Pistons by 20 points in the paint, tallying 52 points compared to the Pistons’ 32. This strong performance on the interior contributed to the Warriors’ success on the road, improving their record to 5-1 in away games and 6-2 overall.

CURRY COOKS IN OPENING QUARTER

Stephen Curry, the NBA’s reigning Western Conference Player of the Week, made a scintillating start in the opening quarter by putting up eight of the Warriors’ initial 10 points. In collaboration with Klay Thompson, who contributed 6 points, they combined to score the first 22 points for the Dubs, surpassing the Pistons 22-19 during that stretch. Curry’s 16-point performance in the quarter marked his third such quarter this season, equaling his season-high. He displayed impressive shooting accuracy, going 6-for-9 from the field and 4-for-5 from beyond the arc in that frame. Notably, Curry has made at least four three-pointers in every game this season, establishing an NBA record through eight games.

OVERCOMING THIRD QUARTER WOES

The Warriors, who had enjoyed a double-digit lead in the first half, faced a challenge in the third quarter as the Pistons launched a 17-3 run, resulting in the Warriors trailing 80-74. However, the Warriors made a strong push towards the end of the quarter, outscoring Detroit 9-2 and concluding the frame with an 83-82 advantage. Notably, Dario Saric played a pivotal role during this run, contributing six of the Warriors’ nine points by converting two and-1 layups.

CP3 PASSES GARY PAYTON FOR 37TH ON ALL-TIME SCORING LIST

On Monday, Chris Paul achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Gary Payton to claim the 37th spot on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Notably, Paul and LeBron James are the only players in NBA history to have accumulated both 20 thousand career points and 10 thousand career assists. Gary Payton, a distinguished NBA Hall of Famer, enjoyed a career spanning 17 seasons, during which he was selected as a nine-time All-Star and averaged 16.3 points per game. Remarkably, Gary Payton’s son, Gary Payton II, shares the court with Chris Paul as his teammate on the Warriors.

Chris Paul had an impressive performance, contributing 17 points, five rebounds, and six assists in just 21 minutes of play. His exceptional ball-handling skills were evident, as he has notched an impressive 29 assists without committing a single turnover over his last four games. Furthermore, his season statistics demonstrate remarkable efficiency, with a total of 62 assists and only six turnovers so far.