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 Golden State's second consecutive season-series sweep of the
Knicks capped a perfect six-game homestand and improved the
Warriors' home record to 32-0 this season.
The 50-game streak, which dates back to January of 2015, is the
first in the four major professional American sports.
Topping 30 points for the ninth time in his last 11 games, Curry
connected on 12 of his 20 shots and eight of his 13 3-point
attempts, including 4 of 7 in the first quarter, during which the
Warriors (61-6) built as much as a 13-point lead.
The game was never appreciably closer.
 Klay Thompson had five 3-pointers en route to 19 points, backup
center Marreese Speights bombed in a career-best three 3-pointers
during a 13-point performance, and Draymond Green (11 rebounds, 10
assists) missed a 12th triple-double by four points, helping the
Warriors win for the 21st time in their last 27 games against the
Knicks. Green's rebound and assist totals were game-highs.
The Warriors shot 50.5 percent in the game and made 18 of their 37
3-pointers.
Carmelo Anthony had 18 points and a team-high six assists for the
Knicks (28-41), who lost for the third time in five games on the
West Coast in the past nine days.
The Knicks shot just 39.6 percent from the field, with their four
starters other than Anthony combining to go 5 of 27.
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Rookie star Kristaps Porzingis was one of the starters who
struggled. Playing three days after sitting out New York's win over
the Los Angeles Lakers because of a stomach ailment, Porzingis was
held to two points on 1 of 11 shooting, his lowest scoring output
since getting shut out on six shot attempts on Dec. 12 against
Portland. He did lead the Knicks with seven rebounds.
Reserves Arron Afflalo (15), Langston Galloway (14) and Kevin
Seraphin (12) scored in double figures for the Knicks, who clinched
their third consecutive non-winning season.
Knicks point guard Jose Calderon left the game in the second quarter
after injuring his right calf in a collision with the Warriors'
Green. X-rays were negative, and Calderon was able to return in the
third quarter for a short stint before calling it a night.
He finished with just two points on 1-for-4 shooting.
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