Golden State Warriors start New Year with win over Phoenix Suns

Tosin Abayomi 06:58 - 01 January 2019

Steph Curry dropped 34 points to lea the Warriors to victory [NBA]

The Golden State Warriors will hope to retain their title after the regular season.

Reigning NBA Champions Golden State Warriors started the New Year with a 132-109 win over the Phoenix Suns in an NBA encounter played on Tuesday, January 1 , 2019.

The Warriors who have been inconsistent in recent weeks made it two wins from two after their previous victory against the Portland TrailBlazers.

Kevin Durant continues to lead the overall scoring in the league [NBA]

Star player Steph Curry was again the hero contributing a game-high 34 points with help from Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson who added 25 and 15 points respectively.

🔥 @StephenCurry30 pours in 34 PTS to spark the @warriors road W vs. PHX! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/Jt6bAEj5js
— NBA (@NBA) January 1, 2019

NBA results

Russell Westbrook put up 32 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-102.

Julius Randle recorded 33 points and 11 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-114.

James Harden was once again the hero with 43 points 13 assists and 10 rebounds as the Houston Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzles 113-101 to get their 10th win in 11 games.

James Harden had his fourth consecutive four point game [NBA]

LaMarcus Aldridge posts 32 points as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Boston Celtics 120-111.

The Charlotte Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 125-100 while the Indiana Pacers continued their winning streak by beating the Atlanta Hawks 116-108.