It’s never easy for the Golden State Warriors on the road. On the second leg of a road back-to-back, a battle broke out against the Washington Wizards in D.C.
The game was tight throughout, but the Wizards seized an eight-point lead with 9:31 remaining in the fourth quarter. With the Warriors looking like they were heading toward another loss on the road, Steph Curry and Draymond Green fueled a late run to spark Golden State.
Curry tallied 12 points in the final frame on 4-of-5 shooting from the field with a pair of 3s to go along with three rebounds and an assist in seven minutes. Green added 11 points on 4-of-4 shooting with a pair of 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to help seal a road win over the Wizards, 127-118.
After giving up 29 or more points in the first three quarters, Golden State’s defense held Washington to their lowest-scoring output of the game in the fourth quarter (25).
In Washington, Curry registered his best game since returning from a shoulder injury with a game-high 41 points on 12-of-28 shooting from the filed with six made 3s to go along with seven boards and two assists in 38 minutes.
Green notched a double-double with 17 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the field with 10 assists, six boards and three assists in 35 minutes.
Four other members of the Warriors recorded double-figure scoring efforts, including Jordan Poole with 32 points on 12-of-20 shooting from the floor with six made triples.
After the Warriors tallied their fifth road win of the season, the NBA community on Twitter chimed in with different reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Monday afternoon.
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Draymond Green went at it with a fan behind the scorer's table much of the night. Seemed to fire Green up. He had a monster second half, chirping at the fan after every big play. Bob Myers, Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob went up to the guy on their way out. Might've thanked him.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 16, 2023
Ton of Warriors (Steph Curry) fans in DC today. Here’s the crowd reaction after this jumper gave him 39 points. pic.twitter.com/GpYaGAmiMD
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 16, 2023
dray is so damn elite when he’s locked in
— Chris Montano (@gswchris) January 16, 2023
idc what anyone says, steph curry is the best player in the nba
— Chris Montano (@gswchris) January 16, 2023
this dude is insane pic.twitter.com/EtoahbTE4L
— Chris Montano (@gswchris) January 16, 2023
Among the biggest differences for these Warriors
*Third quarter cumulative plus/minus last season: +232 (#1 in NBA)
*Third quarter cumulative plus/minus this season: -2 (17th in NBA)— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 16, 2023
The Warriors beat the Wizards 127-116 behind Steph Curry's 40 points on 12-of-28 shooting, including six 3s.
Jordan Poole added 32 points on 12-of-20 shooting, with seven 3s, and wildly, Anthony Lamb was a +36 in his 25 minutes.
— Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) January 16, 2023
Warriors down the Wizards 127-118 in Washington. Curry dropped 41 points. Poole was on fire as well with 32 points.
Golden State had to get this one considering Boston and Cleveland are up next on the trip.
What are your thoughts on the win?
— C.J. Holmes 🚀 (@CjHolmes22) January 16, 2023
Warriors use a 34-25 fourth quarter to grab a needed road win over the Wizards.
*Steph Curry: 41 points in 37 aggressive minutes
*Jordan Poole: 32 points, 23 in second quarter
*Draymond Green: 17/10/6, everywhere in second half
*Anthony Lamb: +36 in 25 minutes— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 16, 2023
Draymond Green was unreal in this 4th quarter.
— Bonta Hill (@BontaHill) January 16, 2023
Ron Rivera 🤝 Steph Curry
(via @RiverboatRonHC) pic.twitter.com/nxOvAy5XZK
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) January 16, 2023
41 points
7 rebounds
6 threesSteph went off in the Warriors W 🔥 pic.twitter.com/OOIkFR4IBl
— NBA (@NBA) January 16, 2023
38 minutes & balled out 🔥@googlecloud || Player of the Game pic.twitter.com/TlILYMUvDi
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 16, 2023
Sleeved Stephen Curry tonight:
41 pts
7 reb
6 threes
+14Back in the MVP conversation 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dGSYeA8qmv
— ³⁰ (@StephMuse_) January 16, 2023
Bay Areeeaaa reppin’ in D.C. pic.twitter.com/s5eT8vo2PA
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 16, 2023
Steph and JP were COOKING vs. the Wizards🔥
Steph Curry: 41 PTS, 7 REB, 6 3PM 💦
Jordan Poole: 32 PTS, 7 REB, 7 3PM 💦 pic.twitter.com/EGSEsOKSOE— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 16, 2023
Steph Curry and Jordan Poole today:
Steph – 41 pts, 7 reb, 2 ast, 6/15 3FG
Poole – 31 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast, 7/13 3FG pic.twitter.com/kxK5GVQcUz— Guru (@DrGuru_) January 16, 2023
Warriors win 127-118
Steph Curry with 41 points, Jordan Poole with 32 and the Warriors cut their turnovers in half from the night before
— Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) January 16, 2023
DUBS WIN pic.twitter.com/9TXuexntJt
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 16, 2023
Dray letting Washington hear it! 🗣️🗣️
— ²³ (@PlayoffDraymond) January 16, 2023
MVP chants 🤣🤣
— Shohei Ohtani Stan Account (@AndyKHLiu) January 16, 2023
Draymond. Jamal. Green. Sr. 💪
— Dr. Nirav Pandya, M.D. (@DrNiravPandya) January 16, 2023
Masterclass Draymond green performance
— dame 🗿 (@DameDeadAF) January 16, 2023
That was a 27-8 run to flip this hoop game.
All sparked by Draymond Green.
— Bonta Hill (@BontaHill) January 16, 2023
