Hold onto your hats, basketball fans, because history was made on the court last night! The Golden State Warriors didn't just beat the Charlotte Hornets 136-116; they shattered records and left us all questioning the limits of team basketball. But here's where it gets even more fascinating: Golden State had eight players score in double figures, with De’Anthony Melton leading the charge with 24 points. And this is the part most people miss—the Warriors hit an astonishing 23 of their 52 three-point attempts, with 10 different players sinking at least one three-pointer. That’s right, 10 players! According to the Elias Sports Bureau, this marks the longest streak in NBA history, with the Warriors achieving this feat in three consecutive games. The three-point arc, introduced in the 1979-80 season, has never seen such a display of collective precision.
Golden State’s victory extended their winning streak to three games, improving their eight-game homestand record to 5-1. Draymond Green chipped in with 20 points, while Brandin Podziemski added 16, and Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield each contributed 14. But let’s not forget the Hornets’ standout performances—Brandon Miller dropped a game-high 28 points, and Kon Knueppel wasn’t far behind with 24.
Charlotte showed resilience, cutting a 12-point halftime deficit to just three points (82-79) midway through the third quarter. But here’s the controversial part: Was it Golden State’s unstoppable offense or Charlotte’s defensive lapses that decided the game? The Warriors quickly responded with a 20-5 run, capped by a Buddy Hield three-pointer, to regain control. By the end of the third quarter, they were up 102-84, effectively sealing the deal.
Earlier, the Warriors had built a 15-point lead in the first half, thanks to Podziemski’s clutch three-pointer with three seconds left in the second quarter. Miller’s jaw-dropping 62-footer at the buzzer kept the Hornets within striking distance at halftime, 69-57. Remarkably, Golden State’s first-half three-point barrage included 13 makes out of 26 attempts—and this was without Stephen Curry, who went 0 for 2 from beyond the arc.
Warriors rookie Will Richard started in place of Jimmy Butler, who was absent for personal reasons. Looking ahead, the Hornets travel to Denver on Sunday, while the Warriors host Miami on Monday.
But here’s the question that’ll keep fans debating: Is Golden State’s record-breaking three-point streak a testament to their depth, or is it a sign that the NBA’s reliance on the three-pointer has gone too far? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—we’re eager to hear your take!
