Curry's Homecoming Special: Warriors Edge Hornets 132-125 in Thrilling Match
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In a match that will be remembered for a long time, Stephen Curry's annual homecoming game in Charlotte saw the Golden State Warriors defeat the Hornets 132-125. Curry, who grew up in Charlotte and played college basketball at nearby Davidson, scored 26 points, while his teammates Brandon Podziemski and Jimmy Butler each contributed 19 points. The Warriors' impressive shooting form continued, with 24 three-pointers out of 49 attempts. The Hornets, led by Brandon Miller's 33 points and LaMelo Ball's 27 points, including seven three-pointers, put up a strong fight. Rookie Kon Knueppel added 20 points in his return from a one-game absence due to a sprained ankle. Despite missing starters Miles Bridges and Ryan Kalkbrenner due to injuries, the Hornets managed to stay in contention. The match saw a thrilling turn of events, with the Hornets taking the lead in the fourth quarter after a 32-12 run. However, the Warriors regained momentum with Podziemski's clutch three-pointers and held on to their lead throughout the rest of the quarter. Draymond Green's tip-in with one minute remaining sealed the win for the Warriors. The Hornets, despite outscoring the Warriors 56-32 in the paint, ultimately lost the match. The Warriors will now host the Thunder on Friday night, while the Hornets will visit the Bucks.
