NEW DELHI: In a thrilling matchup between two high-scoring teams, the
Golden State Warriors
fell short to the
Atlanta Hawks
in overtime with a final score of 141-134. Despite an extraordinary effort from Warriors' star Stephen Curry, who scored a season-high 60 points, the Hawks, led by
Trae Young
's 35 points, managed to outlast the visiting
Golden State
team.
Curry showcased his scoring prowess, finishing the game just two points shy of his career-high of 62 points, achieved in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 3, 2021.
The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player made a significant impact with 22 points in the fourth quarter alone, including a clutch go-ahead jumper with 14 seconds left. However, Dejounte Murray of the
Hawks
responded with a game-tying jumper to force overtime.
In the extra period, Murray took charge by scoring the last seven points in an 11-0 run to open overtime, securing the victory for the Hawks. Young contributed significantly with 35 points, while
Onyeka Okongwu
had a career-high 22 points along with a season-high 16 rebounds. Jalen Johnson also played a crucial role, adding 21 points to the Hawks' winning effort.
The Hawks capitalized on their current six-game homestand, extending their winning streak to four games and improving their record to 4-1 during this stretch. The victory against the Warriors marked a notable achievement for Atlanta, matching their best winning streak of the season.
(Inputs from AP)
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