NBA 2018-19: Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks: 3 Talking points

Golden State Warriors v New York Knicks
Golden State Warriors v New York Knicks

Final Score: Warriors defeat Knicks, 128-100

The Warriors were 4-1 after beating the Wizards, thanks to a sensational performance from Stephen Curry, were at the Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks. The Knicks were on a 4-game losing streak and were desperate for a win.

It was Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry's show once again as the Warriors blew the Knicks out. Although the Warriors were trailing by 3-points after the end of 3 quarters, they annihilated the Knicks in the 4th quarter and won it 47-16 to beat the Knicks.

The fourth quarter's brilliant performance was sparked by Kevin Durant who dropped 25 points in the quarter and torched the Knicks. With this win, the Warriors are now second in the Western Conference, only behind the Pelicans.

Also read: NBA 2018-19: Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards: 3 Talking Points

Let us take a look at three talking points from Warriors' games against the Knicks.


#3 Klay Thompson's slump continues

Klay Thompson's slump continues
Klay Thompson's slump continues

Things are getting serious now. Klay Thompson's form is definitely starting to bother the Warriors' management as he went for 12 points on 6-18 shooting against the New York Knicks. He was also very dull from the 3-point line and went 0-4 from his favorite spot.

The sharpshooter struggled to get it going at MSG and disappointed the Warriors fans once again with his dismal performance. Thompson is shooting 38.3 percent from the field this season and a shocking 12.9 percent from the 3-point line. He has only knocked down 4 shots after attempting 31 from downtown.

With a tough schedule ahead which includes games against Pelicans, Timberwolves and Bucks, the Warriors would definitely want Klay to get back to his form. For the Warriors team to enjoy continued success, it is imperative that Thompson knocks down 3-pointers with the efficiency that only he can.

#2 Stephen Curry dazzles with 29 points

Curry scored 29 points in the game
Curry scored 29 points in the game

After scoring 51 points two nights before against the Wizards at home on a ridiculous 3-point shooting, Curry had himself a night against the Knicks on the road. He scored 29 points and came up big once again to give yet another win for the Warriors.

The 2-time MVP was incredible from beyond the arc and shot 6-11 from distance. He kept scoring effortlessly over New York defenders and finished the game with 29 points on a 10-18 shooting from the field.

In the third quarter, with 7:32 remaining, Steph knocked down an open 3-pointer to cut the Knicks' lead to one-point. He ended the game with 29 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal. Curry is definitely making a strong case for MVP this season and has been spectacular in the few games that have happened so far.

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#1 Kevin Durant torches the Knicks

Durant dropped 41 points to defeat Knicks
Durant dropped 41 points to defeat Knicks

Kevin Durant doesn't look like he's going to be stopped this season. Durant who has been unbelievable to start the season, exploded for 41 points against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. This included his 25 points in the 4th quarter which helped defeat the Knicks.

The 9-time All-Star started the game with his favorite mid-range jumper. In the first quarter, with 8:35 remaining, he slammed home a thunderous dunk to tie the game. The Knicks had no answer to Durant as he kept bullying them, drawing and ones.

He finished the night shooting a ridiculous 17-24 from the field with a breath-taking 70.8 field-goal percentage. The 2014 MVP was also efficient from beyond the arc and went 5-9 from downtown.

Durant had 41 points in the game, to go along with 9 rebounds and 5 assists and was +17 on the night in the Big Apple.

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Edited by Abhinav Munshi