In a nail-biting clash against the Detroit Pistons, the Golden State Warriors (17-18) managed to avoid an upset with a 113-109 victory, but the celebration was tempered by the news of veteran leader Chris Paul’s left hand fracture, requiring surgery next week and sidelining him for an uncertain period.
Stephen Curry played a crucial role, scoring 12 of his 26 points in the final 1:32, sealing the win with emphatic three-pointers after Bojan Bogdanovic’s go-ahead shot.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 30 points. However, Curry’s late-game heroics secured the victory for the Warriors.
Klay Thompson contributed with 19 points, providing vital scoring in Paul’s absence. Dario Saric added 17 points off the bench, while Jonathan Kuminga had 11 points and six rebounds.
The victory came on the heels of a heartbreaking loss to the Denver Nuggets, where the Warriors squandered an 18-point lead.
