Golden State secured their third consecutive victory since the All-Star break, defeating the Hornets 128-92. The victory was a team effort, with seven players scoring in double figures and a total of 39 assists.
The Warriors built a 10-point lead in the first quarter and never looked back. At one point, the Warriors led by as many as 39 points. This win also marks the 3,000th victory for the franchise since its founding in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors.
AND COUNTING ⚡️
Golden State becomes the fifth NBA team to reach 3,000 regular-season wins pic.twitter.com/kgK5Kr8joN
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 26, 2025
Buddy Hield led the Warriors with 16 points, followed by Curry and Green, who each added 15 points and 6 assists. Jimmy Butler scored only 6 points, his lowest in a Warriors uniform, but contributed 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The Warriors are now 6 – 1 since acquiring Jimmy Butler.
Big Dunks Only 💥@Chase || Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/otvWoEeTGc
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 26, 2025
HIGH 3s ONLY FOR GOLDEN STATE 👌
Warriors improve to 6-1 with Jimmy Butler III 👀 pic.twitter.com/X4KwJ18mls
— NBA (@NBA) February 26, 2025
Quick passes lead to big plays 💪@ampm || Assist of the Game pic.twitter.com/EaEudf93kd
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 26, 2025
KJ Simpson led the Charlotte Hornets with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Seth Curry added 14 points, while Wendell Moore Jr. and Mark Williams each scored 12 points.
The Warriors will begin their five-game road trip on Monday night against the Orlando Magic, while the Hornets will play the final game of their nine-game road trip against the Mavericks on Thursday night.
