The Golden State Warriors (52 - 13) beat the New York Knicks (13 - 52), 125 - 94.The Warriors scored a combined 85 points in the second and third quarter, recording 34 assists on 45 made baskets. None of the starters on either side played in the fourth quarter. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Andrew Bogut started after resting Friday against the Denver Nuggets. On his 27th birthday, Curry produced 25 points, 11 assists, three rebounds, three steals and six three - pointers in 27 minutes. Justin Holiday followed up a career night with 13 points off the bench. Marreese Speights returned to the team after being suspended one game for pleading no contest to reckless driving. The win kept the Warriors in the number one slot in the overall standings and six and a half games ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies. The Knicks were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs with the loss. Cole Aldrich blocked five shots in 16 minutes, matching the Warriors’ team total. Andrea Bargnani scored a team - high 18 points, and Alexey Shved led the team with five assists and three steals in 21 minutes. The Knicks held the Warriors to 14 points in the fourth quarter. The Warriors play their second game in a six - game homestand Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Knicks engage in their fifth road game in seven nights Sunday against the Phoenix Suns.
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