SAN FRANCISCO — In a dominant performance, the Golden State Warriors triumphed over the Chicago Bulls with a score of 131-106 on Thursday evening, thanks to notable contributions from several players. Stephen Curry led the team with 21 points and seven assists, while Quinten Post achieved a personal best with 20 points. Additionally, Gui Santos chipped in 19 points, hitting five shots from beyond the arc, and Andrew Wiggins added 17 points to round out the scoring.
This win came after the Warriors faced a disappointing loss to the Sacramento Kings the previous night, where they surrendered an 18-point lead to lose 123-117. The Bulls had recently managed to break a five-game losing streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Clippers, but they struggled against the Warriors’ offense in this matchup. Zach LaVine put up 24 points for Chicago, and Josh Giddey had a well-rounded outing with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Curry’s performance was particularly noteworthy as it marked his first back-to-back game since November, having been sidelined due to tendinitis in both knees. He successfully converted five of his twelve attempts from three-point range. Earlier in the day, Curry was also honored with an All-Star Game selection to be held at the Chase Center on February 16, marking his 11th appearance and 10th time as a starter, surpassing the franchise record set by Paul Arizin.
In injury news, the Bulls were missing guard Coby White, who sat out again due to a bone bruise in his right ankle. Head coach Billy Donovan delivered the update, stating that White might be sidelined for more than a week following medical examination and imaging conducted in Los Angeles. For the Warriors, Draymond Green continued to sit out with a strained left calf, marking his third consecutive game missed.
A pivotal moment in the game came late in the third quarter when Wiggins and Post each sank three-pointers in succession, amplifying the Warriors’ lead from 10 points to a comfortable 94-80 heading into the final period of play. Despite a demanding season, the Warriors have managed to maintain their performance, avoiding a sweep in all seven of their back-to-back games this year, currently holding a 3-4 record in those second outings.
Looking ahead, the Chicago Bulls will return to their home court to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Meanwhile, the Warriors are set to host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers the same evening, promising an exciting matchup for fans.
