3 things to know: Draymond Green’s triple-double powers Warriors to first 3-game winning streak of the season with victory vs. Hornets, 130-121

Although it took 34 games, the Golden State Warriors have finally notched a three-game winning streak for the first time in the 2020-21 season.

After stealing back-to-back wins on the road, the Warriors recorded their third consecutive victory with a 130-121 win over the Charlotte Hornets at Chase Center on Friday night.

While Steph Curry with a game-high 29 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the field, Draymond Green was the one to steal the show on Friday night.

After his double-technicals opened the opportunity for Terry Rozier to hit a game-winner over the Warriors in Charlotte last week, Green looked ready for redemption. The former Defensive Player of the Year controlled the game from start to finish with a triple-double effort. Green tallied 11 points, 12 boards and a career-high 19 assists.

Green’s passing clinic charged Steve Kerr’s offense with seven different members of the Warriors scoring in double-figures against the Hornets.

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The Warriors will ride their three-game winning streak into Staples Center on Sunday for a battle against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Starting Strong

With the thought of a buzzer-beating loss to Charlotte still in the air, the Warriors appeared to be energized on Friday night and it showed. After trading buckets with Charlotte following the opening the whistle, the Warriors jumped out to an early eight-point lead in the first quarter.

Draymond Green sparked his triple-double effort with eight of his assists coming in the first quarter. Green continued to find Kelly Oubre Jr. for open dunks in the quarter. Oubre Jr. led the Warriors with 15 first-quarter points on 7-of-9 shooting from the field.

Led by Green, the basketball was jumping around the court as the Warriors totaled 16 team assists in the first quarter.

Kelly Oubre Jr.

Kelly Oubre Jr. continued his impressive effort in the month of February with another solid performance. After setting the tone in the first quarter with a flurry of aggressive dunks, Oubre Jr. recorded 27 points on an efficient 11-of-15 shooting from the field. Oubre Jr. added six boards, three assists and a steal in Golden State’s nine-point victory.

James Wiseman vs. LaMelo Ball

Although it took 34 games, the Golden State Warriors have finally notched a three-game winning streak for the first time in the 2020-21 season.

After stealing back-to-back wins on the road, the Warriors recorded their third consecutive victory with a 130-121 win over the Charlotte Hornets at Chase Center on Friday night. 

While Steph Curry logged a game-high 29 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the field, Draymond Green was the one to steal the show on Friday night. 

After his double-technicals opened the opportunity for Terry Rozier to hit a game-winner over the Warriors in Charlotte last week, Green looked ready for redemption. The former Defensive Player of the Year controlled the game from start to finish with a triple-double effort. Green tallied 11 points, 12 boards and a career-high 19 assists. 

Green’s passing clinic charged Steve Kerr’s offense with seven different members of the Warriors scoring in double-figures against the Hornets. 

The Warriors will ride their three-game winning streak into Staples Center on Sunday for a battle against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. 

Starting Strong

With the thought of a buzzer-beating loss to Charlotte still in the air, the Warriors appeared to be energized on Friday night and it showed. After trading buckets with Charlotte following the opening whistle, the Warriors jumped out to an early eight-point lead in the first quarter. 

Draymond Green sparked his triple-double effort with eight of his assists coming in the first quarter. Green continued to find Kelly Oubre Jr. for open dunks in the quarter. Oubre Jr. led the Warriors with 15 first-quarter points on 7-of-9 shooting from the field. 

Led by Green, the basketball was jumping around the court as the Warriors totaled 16 team assists in the first quarter. 

Kelly Oubre Jr.

Kelly Oubre Jr. continued his impressive effort in the month of February with another solid performance. After setting the tone in the first quarter with a flurry of aggressive dunks, Oubre Jr. recorded 27 points on an efficient 11-of-15 shooting from the field. Oubre Jr. added six boards, three assists and a steal in Golden State’s nine-point victory. 

James Wiseman vs. LaMelo Ball

With James Wiseman sidelined with a sprained wrist in his first meeting with LaMelo Ball, the pair of top picks from the 2020 NBA draft squared off for the first time on Friday night. 

Ball helped pace the Hornets with 22 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the field with seven boards and six assists in 37 minutes. While Wiseman came off the bench for Golden State, scoring in double-figures for his third consecutive game with 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field with four boards in 17 minutes. 

After being selected one pick apart in the 2020 draft, the pair of talented 19-year-olds will likely be connected whenever they lace up against each other on the court. Friday was just the start of a potential storied matchup.