Sporting Alert – The defending world champion remains perfect this season after another hard-fought victory on the road.
WARRIORS 124-119 2OT
BOSTON – The Golden State Warriors, playing with the injured Klay Thompson and Harrison Barnes, battled to a 124-119 victory over Boston Celtics in double overtime Friday night to improve to 24-0.
Stephen Curry scored 38 points, which included a career-high 14 for 14 from the free-throw line to lead the way for the Warriors, who were held to just 39.3 percent from the floor and 29 percent from 3-point range.
Draymond Green had an impressive night as well for the Warriors, scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, five steals and five blocks for Golden State, which now won 28 in a row in the regular season, dating back to last the four games from last campaign.
The defending NBA champions now owns the second-longest winning streak all-time in the league, and now trail only the Los Angeles Lakers record of 33, set during the 1971-72 term.
Kelly Olynyk led Boston with 28 points on 11 for 21 shooting, while Avery Bradley had 19. Isaiah Thomas collected 18 points and 10 assists, and Jae Crowder finished with 15 points in the defeat for the Celtics (13-10).
Evan Turner scored 13 points, nine rebounds and six assists for Boston, Jared Sullinger had 13 rebounds and David Lee scored 10 points against his former club.
Andre Iguodala had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Golden State, Festus Ezeli added 12 points and 12 boards, with Shaun Livingston finishing with 12 points and two key blocks in the win for the Warriors, who won 14 straight on the road.
NBA SCORES ON DEC. 11
WARRIORS 124-119 2OT
CAVALIERS 111-76 MAGIC
SPURS 109-87 LA LAKERS
PACERS 96-83 HEAT
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