Warriors Defeat Wizards 125-112 for Fourth Straight Win
Thompson Leads Warriors with 32 Points
Poole and Green Add 20 and 19 Points Respectively
The Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to four games on Tuesday night with a 125-112 victory over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Klay Thompson led the way for the Warriors with 32 points, while Jordan Poole and Draymond Green added 20 and 19 points, respectively.
The Warriors led by just five points at halftime, but they pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Wizards 35-23. Thompson scored 12 points in the third quarter, including a pair of three-pointers.
The Wizards were led by Bradley Beal, who scored 27 points. Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Warriors' balanced scoring attack.
The Warriors improved to 7-3 with the win, while the Wizards dropped to 3-6.
Thompson's Hot Shooting
Thompson was on fire from the field on Tuesday night, shooting 11-of-18 from the field and 6-of-11 from three-point range. He scored 20 of his 32 points in the second half, helping the Warriors pull away from the Wizards.
Thompson has been a key part of the Warriors' success this season, averaging 23.8 points per game. He is shooting 48.4% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range.
Poole's Emergence
Poole has emerged as a key player for the Warriors this season, stepping into the starting lineup and averaging 18.5 points per game. He is shooting 47.6% from the field and 39.3% from three-point range.
Poole scored 20 points on Tuesday night, including a pair of three-pointers in the fourth quarter. He also had five rebounds and five assists.
Green's All-Around Game
Green had another all-around game for the Warriors on Tuesday night, scoring 19 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out seven assists. He also had two steals and two blocks.
Green is averaging 10.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game this season. He is shooting 49.1% from the field and 38.6% from three-point range.
Warriors' Big Win
The Warriors' win over the Wizards was their fourth straight, and it improved their record to 7-3. They are now tied for second place in the Western Conference.
The Warriors will look to extend their winning streak on Thursday night when they host the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center.