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Everyone has become used to seeing Golden State with an overwhelming attack formed by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and, formerly, Kevin Durant. With them, the team won three titles in five NBA seasons. But, after two years away from the elite of the league, the team has reemerged in 2021/22 with another characteristic: the defense.
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+Knicks look for a comeback after being 21 behind and beat the Bucks
+Warriors come back lit from the break, go over the Pelicans and stay glued to the lead
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Stephen Curry contra o New Orleans Pelicans — Foto: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
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Stephen Curry contra o New Orleans Pelicans — Foto: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
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In the last three victories, the team has not allowed the rival to score more than 92 points. This Friday, the victim was the New Orleans Pelicans (126 to 85).
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Highlights: Golden State Warriors 126 x 85 New Orleans Pelicans NBA
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It is the best defense, in points conceded, in a championship start in the last 18 seasons.
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Even Curry has been putting on a show in defense, as in this Josh Hart stump:
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With this combination efficient in the attack and powerful in the rear, the Warriors have seven wins and one loss so far, their best campaign since 2018/19.
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Barba bested none other than Larry Bird in career triple-doubles in the Brooklyn Nets’ 96-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
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Highlights: Detroit Pistons 90 x 96 Brooklyn Nets by NBA
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Harden has reached 60 triple-doubles since joining the NBA – it was his second of the season.
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Ahead of him are Russell Westbrook (185), Oscar Robertson (181), Magic Johnson (138), Jason Kidd (107), LeBron James (99) and Wilt Chamberlain (78).
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See the results of the round:
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Washington Wizards 115 x 87 Memphis Grizzlies
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Highlights: Washington Wizards 115 x 87 Memphis Grizzlies by NBA
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Orlando Magic 89 x 102 San Antonio Spurs
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Highlights: Orlando Magic 89 x 102 San Antonio Spurs by NBA
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Toronto Raptors 101 x 102 Cleveland Cavaliers
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Highlights: Toronto Raptors 101 x 102 Cleveland Cavaliers by NBA
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Milwaukee Bucks 98 x 113 New York Knicks
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Highlights: Milwaukee Bucks 98 x 113 New York Knicks NBA
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Minnesota Timberwolves 84 x 104 Los Angeles Clippers
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Highlights: Minnesota Timberwolves 84 x 104 Los Angeles Clippers NBA
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Portland Trail Blazers 110 x 106 Indiana Pacers
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Highlights: Portland Trail Blazers 110 x 106 Indiana Pacers by NBA
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Sacramento Kings 140 x 110 Charlotte Hornets
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Highlights: Sacramento Kings 140 x 110 Charlotte Hornets NBA
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Check out the top ten plays from this Friday’s NBA round:
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Check out the NBA Friday night’s top 10
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