OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three-pointer against the New Orleans Pelicans at ORACLE Arena on November 7, 2016 in Oakland, California.
Following a week on the road, the Golden State Warriors return home Tuesday night to host the Brooklyn Nets.
The matchup will close out the season series between the two teams. The Dubs defeated the Nets 118-111 back in November. In Golden State’s last matchup, Steve Kerr’s squad held an 11-point lead with just over two minutes remaining, and Andre Iguodala helped secure the Warriors’ 114-109 victory over Atlanta on Friday.
Here is Monday’s matchup — which will begin at 7:30pm local time (10:30 pm EST) — at a glance:
| GSW | BKN |
|---|---|
| 49-14 | 20-44 |
| 2nd in West | 14th in East |
| PTS: 116.1 (1st) | PTS: 105.8 (15th) |
| REB: 44 (13th) | REB: 45.1 (4th) |
| AST: 30.5 (1st) | AST: 23.1 (12th) |
LAST GAME’S STARTERS
GSW: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green and JaVale McGee
BKN: D’Angelo Russell, Spencer Dinwiddie, Allen Crabbe, DeMarre Carroll and Jarrett Allen
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Since returning from the All-Star break, the defending national champion Warriors have won five straight, although their defense has been shaky. Reigning NBA Finals MVP Durant is averaging 28.6 points while shooting better than 60 percent over the last eight games.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn has won just one since the beginning of February. The Nets are tied for the worst record in the Eastern Conference and are one game ahead of Memphis (18-44), which has the worst winning percentage in the league. Nevertheless, seven Nets players are averaging double digits in scoring, including Allen Crabbe.
Monday’s game at Oracle Arena will air on YES and NSBA.
OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three-pointer against the New Orleans Pelicans at ORACLE Arena on November 7, 2016 in Oakland, California.
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