At halftime, Golden State trailed 56-45, but it was hard to believe they had kept things so close. Golden State shot 33% from the field in the first half and 3-for-23 from beyond the arc. It was a close game thanks to a stout defense that prevented the Clippers from pulling away and a consistent ability to draw fouls and shoot free throws.
Jordan Poole led the Warriors offensively in the third quarter, outscoring the Clippers 42-16. It has been difficult for the Clippers to end dry spells offensively since Kawhi Leonard and Paul George joined the team. Their offense tends to get stuck in the mud without a point guard who meshes with their stars. It seemed like the Clippers folded after the Warriors tied things up halfway through the quarter.
. With a record of 33-30, the Dubs are in sole possession of the fifth seed in the Western Conference and are only one game behind the Suns for the fourth seed. The warriors seem to be hitting their stride at the right time, with Steph Curry returning from injury on Sunday.
