OAKLAND, USA - Steph Curry turned on the style as the Golden State Warriors overcame a brave Houston Rockets fightback to triumph 123-110 and stretch their winning streak to 10 games on Tuesday, February 9 (Wednesday Manila time).
Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Curry scored 35 points in a pulsating battle in Oakland to take the Warriors' record to 47-4 for the season.
The highlight of Curry's latest masterclass was his role in a remarkable passage of play in the third quarter, when he stripped the ball inside the Warriors paint and then darted forward to launch an attack.
An incredible behind-the-back pass found Andre Iguodala, who flipped to Leandro Barbosa to score.
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The Rockets had fought back after a disastrous first quarter which saw the Warriors jump out to a 38-22 lead after only 11 minutes.
Houston fought back however with James Harden (37 points) and led 74-69 early in the second half.
Curry's 35-point night came despite 12-for-24 shooting for the Warriors, who improved to 24-0 at home this season with their 42nd consecutive victory at Oracle Arena.
Curry made 7 3-pointers along with 9 assists. Warriors' Australian center Andrew Bogut added 13 points while blocking 6 shots.
The Warriors now have the Chicago Bulls' remarkable 72-win season in their sights, a record benchmark long seen as unbeatable. – Rappler.com