Suffering a 21-point comeback! Depleted Warriors fall to Knicks, extending losing streak to 5 games. Brunson scores 30+9, Podziemski contributes 25 points.

On March 16 Beijing time, the Warriors lost 107-110 to the Knicks on the road, suffering a 21-point comeback and extending their losing streak to 5 games. Warriors' Curry, Butler, Curry Jr., Green, Horford, Melton, Moody, Porzingis were all absent. The total annual salary of absent players is $193 million, accounting for 93% of the team. The depleted Warriors performed excellently in the first half, leading by up to 21 points on the road. The Knicks revived in the second half and ultimately completed a comeback at home. Brunson scored 30 points with 9 assists, Towns had 17 points and 12 rebounds, Podziemski contributed 25 points.

Statistics

Warriors: Podziemski 25 points 5 rebounds 6 assists, Post 22 points 3 rebounds 3 assists 3 blocks, Santos 20 points 7 rebounds 7 assists, Payton Jr. 19 points 6 rebounds 4 assists, Spencer 9 points 4 assists, Richard 5 points 3 steals

Knicks: Brunson 30 points 9 assists, Towns 17 points 12 rebounds, Clarkson 14 points, Anunoby 14 points, Hart 7 points 12 rebounds 5 assists, Bridges 7 points, Shamet 10 points, Miro 4 points 10 rebounds 3 steals 2 blocks

Player of the Game

Brunson performed excellently, leading the Knicks to complete a 21-point comeback!

Game Recap

In the first quarter, Hart scored on a layup, Richard and Bridges exchanged three-pointers, Brunson scored 8 consecutive points, and Post also responded with consecutive three-pointers. Williams scored on a layup, Warriors led by 6 points. DiVincenzo, Spencer, Brunson hit three-pointers successively. Podziemski scored 5 consecutive points, Lyons scored on a putback. At the end of the first quarter, Warriors led Knicks 35-21. Brunson scored 13 points in the quarter, but his team trailed by 14 points.

In the second quarter, Towns scored on a mid-range shot, Anunoby scored on a dunk, Podziemski and Payton Jr. hit three-pointers consecutively, Post scored on a putback, Warriors extended the lead to 21 points. Alvarado, Towns, Clarkson scored on layups, Knicks still trailed by 13 points. Payton Jr. scored on a hook shot, Santos scored 4 consecutive points, Brunson also scored on a hook shot, Anunoby and Shamet hit three-pointers consecutively. At halftime, Warriors led Knicks 54-45.

At halftime, three Warriors players scored double-digit points: Podziemski 14 points 3 rebounds 3 assists, Post and Payton Jr. each scored 10 points. Only Brunson from the Knicks scored double-digit points, with 17 points and 3 assists.

After switching sides, Brunson hit a three-pointer, Towns scored 7 consecutive points, Richard responded with a dunk, Santos and Payton Jr. hit three-pointers. Podziemski completed a 2+1 play, Hart and Anunoby hit three-pointers, Towns and Bridges also scored. Spencer scored on a floater, Brunson scored 4 consecutive points, Miro scored on a putback, Shamet scored on a steal and fast break. At the end of the third quarter, Knicks overtook Warriors 83-80.

In the fourth quarter, Alvarado scored on a layup, Towns scored on a mid-range shot. Post scored 5 consecutive points, Santos hit a three-pointer. Clarkson completed a 2+1 play, Miro scored on a putback dunk, Clarkson scored on a floater, Knicks led by 7 points. Post hit a three-pointer, Santos scored on a putback. Anunoby, Brunson, Santos scored consecutively on free throws, Shamet hit a three-pointer. Payton Jr. and Santos also scored on layups, Warriors trailed by only 1 point. Brunson scored on a mid-range shot, Podziemski scored on a layup, Shamet made two free throws, Knicks led by 3 points, Podziemski scored on a layup. Anunoby made two free throws, Post committed a turnover, Knicks narrowly defeated Warriors.

Starting Lineups

Warriors: Podziemski, Richard, Santos, Lyons, Post

Knicks: Brunson, Bridges, Hart, Anunoby, Towns