The Golden State Warriors dominated the Charlotte Hornets from start to finish on Tuesday. Without LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller and other key Hornets players, the Dubs cruised to a 128-92 win. The home team comfortably blew away the visitors behind a balanced attack led by Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green.
The Warriors' bench also stood out in the blowout victory. Buddy Hield, Gary Payton II and Kevin Knox II combined for 42 points, nine rebounds and nine assists.
Charlotte desperately tried to keep the game close in the first half before Golden State erupted for 41 points in the third period. The Hornets, which trailed 97-65 after three quarters, raised the white flag early in the fourth.

Mark Williams finished the game with 12 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks for the Hornets. KJ Simpson added 16 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors player stats and box score
Charlotte Hornets player stats and box score
Golden State Warriors player stats and box score
Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Game Summary
The Charlotte Hornets continued a brutal nine-game road trip on Tuesday with a matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Charlotte hoped to snap a three-game losing streak and win for just the third time in February. The Hornets, without key players including LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, were heavy underdogs entering the game.
KJ Simpson led the Hornets with eight first-quarter points. Mark Williams contributed four points and five rebounds as Charlotte faced an early 28-18 deficit.
Steph Curry scored eight points to pace the Warriors' balanced attack. Golden State's bench gave the team a boost behind Gary Payton II and Buddy Hield. Jimmy Butler failed to score but had two rebounds and two assists in the opening quarter.
The Hornets played better in the second quarter to stay within striking distance of the hosts. Simpson, Williams, Miles Bridges and Josh Green provided the scoring punch. The 12 turnovers committed by Charlotte in the first half significantly helped the Warriors grab a 56-41 halftime lead.
The Warriors grabbed a stranglehold on the game in the third quarter. Golden State dominated the period 41-24 to take a 97-65 lead before the final frame.
The Hornets did not take long before they raised the white flag in the fourth quarter. The hosts cruised to a 128-92 win.
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