Key Takeaways:
- Jimmy Butler delivered 21 points, five rebounds, and five assists for the Warriors win
- Golden State Warriors secured a 98-79 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers to advance to 3-0 at Chase Center
- James Harden scored 20 points, all in the first half, as the Clippers fell to a cold shooting night
Game Analysis
The Golden State Warriors extended their unbeaten home run at Chase Center to 3-0 with a commanding 98-79 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Jimmy Butler led the charge with 21 points, five rebounds, and five assists, while Stephen Curry provided 19 points alongside eight assists, converting 7 of 15 shots from the field. Curry fell just short of the 20-point mark for only the sixth occasion in his 17-year career, following a night in which four Warriors reached that milestone against Memphis.
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 29, 2025
The Warriors sealed the result with a late third-quarter surge. Butler and Moses Moody both sank three-pointers, fuelling a 10-2 run over the final two minutes and seven seconds to put Golden State up 78-63 at the start of the fourth quarter.
Player Performances
Brandin Podziemski continued his strong form, contributing 12 points after a 23-point outing versus the Grizzlies. Quinten Post added another 12 points, including four shots from beyond the arc, and collected eight rebounds. For the Clippers, James Harden poured in 20 points by halftime, while Kawhi Leonard finished with 18 points and five rebounds. Ivica Zubac posted 14 points and a season-high 13 rebounds.
Statistical Breakdown
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | 27 | 13 | 38 | 20 | 98 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 14 | 35 | 14 | 16 | 79 |
The Clippers, who had previously won seven consecutive meetings in this series and three straight at Chase Center, struggled mightily from the floor. Los Angeles converted just 6 of 33 attempts from three-point range and hit 30 of 82 overall, for a shooting percentage of 36.6%. The Warriors, meanwhile, benefited from a full-strength side as Al Horford returned to face the physically imposing Clippers, particularly the 7-foot Zubac, after missing the previous outing due to a left toe injury.
Key Moments
Despite a 13-point output in the second quarter by the Warriors, the Clippers surged ahead at halftime 49-46, following a 24-6 scoring run capped by Harden’s three-pointer with 41 seconds remaining in the half. However, the Warriors regained control after the break, stifling Los Angeles to just 14 points in the third quarter and powering away in the fourth.
Bradley Beal was unavailable for Los Angeles for a second straight fixture due to back soreness, impacting the Clippers’ offensive rhythm. The visitors struggled to recover after a slow start, opening with a 6 for 20 showing from the field and just 1 for 8 from deep.
Looking Ahead
- The Clippers will host New Orleans on Friday night.
- The Warriors travel to Milwaukee for their next encounter on Thursday night.
