NBA 2018-19: 3 talking points from Golden State Warriors' vintage victory over Los Angeles Clippers

Final Score: Golden State Warriors defeated Los Angeles Clippers 129-127

After losing four straight games, the Clippers won two games in a row and entered the Oracle Arena looking to extend their winning streak to three games. Last time the two teams met was in November where the Clippers won the game in overtime.

The Warriors were on the second night of a back-to-back after defeating the Dallas Mavericks at home. This was a well-fought contest that went to the wire and the Golden State Warriors eventually managed to eke out a win.

Stephen Curry was the highest scorer with 42 points while Tobias Harris led the Clippers' charge, scoring with 32 points. The two teams will now meet in Los Angeles next month for their third game of the four-game regular-season series. In this article, let us take a look at three of the talking points from the Warriors' win at the Oracle Arena.

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#3 Danilo Gallinari's double-double night

Danilo Gallinari posted an efficient double-double in the loss Credit: USA Today

Stat line: 25 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists on 72.7 % shooting

Danilo Gallinari is having his career-best season this year and is averaging career-high numbers. The forward has been great for the Clippers this season and is one of the prime reasons why they are placed at the 6th spot in the Western Conference.

Coming off a 21-point performance against the Nuggets, Gallinari was once again efficient as he dropped 25 points and grabbed 11 boards to put together a double-double. He went 8-for-11 from the floor, including perfect 5-for-5 from long range and was really impressive.

In the third quarter, with the Warriors up by two points, the 30-year-old knocked down a three-pointer to give the Clippers a one-point lead.

#2 Los Angeles Clippers' red-hot three-point shooting performance

The Clippers were on fire from the three-point line last night

The Los Angeles Clippers are one of the top three shooting teams in the league and there is a reason for it. Against one of the best shooting teams in the league, the Clippers shot at a breathtaking 78.3 percent from downtown en route to an NBA record for a team with 15-plus makes or 20-plus attempts in a single game.

Tobias Harris exploded for 6-for-7 from behind the arc and Danilo Gallinari went perfect 5-for-5 from the three-point line. The Clippers' 18 treys, including 13-for-14 in the first half, ties the franchise record for the second-most in a game. Overall, the Clippers' players combined for 18-for-23 from deep.

On a night when the Clippers committed as many as 17 turnovers, it was their unconscious three-point shooting that helped them take the game to the wire.

#1 Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant's big night

Stephen Curry dropped 42 points against the Clippers Credit: USA Today

Curry's stat line: 42 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal on 54.5 % shooting

Durant's stat line: 35 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks on 52.6 % shooting

After a rare off-night shooting against the Dallas Mavericks, Curry was back to his usual form as he exploded for 42 points on 12-for-22 shooting. The 30-year-old was particularly impressive in the second quarter and dropped 15 points to keep the Warriors in the game. With 0.5 seconds remaining in the regulation period, the two-time MVP had a game-winning layup to close out the game.

However, it was not just Curry's heroics that helped the Warriors get this win. The two-time Finals MVP, Kevin Durant had 35 points, including his 14-point third quarter performance that gave the Warriors the edge in this contest. This was Durant's 15th game with 30 or more points this season, including three 40-point games and a 50-point game.