Golden State Warriors vs. New York Knicks 03/14/2015

In their first meeting of the season at Madison Square Garden on February 7th, the Golden State Warriors dispatched of the New York Knicks 106-92.
This evening's rematch would feature the best team in the NBA (the 51-13 Warriors) against the worst team in the NBA (the 13-51 Knicks).
And with their full squad available in tonight's contest at Oracle Arena, Golden State's victory would not be nearly as difficult to obtain.
After a shaky opening period, the Warriors' offense exploded at a record-setting pace, draining 47 points on 78 percent shooting in the second frame.
The third brought much of the same, and by the fourth quarter, the Warriors' starters had become spectators.
Stephen Curry was a key contributor in Golden State's dominant win, dropping 25 points and dishing out 11 assists on his 27th birthday.
Klay Thompson was also magnificent, connecting for a game-high 27 points in an outstanding shooting performance.
While the final quarter went much less smoothly, the Warrior reserves earned even more valuable playing time, which has become essential with the postseason quickly approaching.
Golden State ended up overcoming New York 125-94 tonight, with an excitable Oracle Arena crowd behind them from the opening tip.
The Warriors are now 34-0 when limiting teams to under 100 points, and 29-2 in games on their home court.
Their six-game home stand continues Monday evening against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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