
On January 18th Beijing time, during the NBA regular season, the Warriors dominated the Hornets 136-116 on their home court, marking their third consecutive win.
For the Warriors, Melton scored 24 points with 6 rebounds, Green added 20 points and 6 assists, Bojemski contributed 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, Curry had 14 points and 5 assists, Hield put up 14 points and 3 blocks, Moody scored 12, Richardson posted 11 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals, and Horford added 11 points; for the Hornets, Miller led with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, Knepper had 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks, Sexton scored 17, and Ball had 15 points.
In the first quarter, Moody hit a long-range shot, Green caught fire from beyond the arc with two consecutive three-pointers, and Post, Moody, Horford, and Bojemski kept the perimeter scoring going. Although Curry started off quietly, the Warriors took advantage of the three-point barrage from others to lead 29-19. Toward the end of the quarter, Horford and Melton continued their hot shooting from deep, helping the Warriors close the quarter ahead 39-28.

In the second quarter, Curry, Bojemski, and Payton launched continuous attacks, helping the Warriors maintain a steady 10-point lead. Sexton nailed a mid-range jumper and Miller hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer, cutting the Hornets' deficit to 42-47. Melton stepped up at a crucial moment, sinking two consecutive threes, while Hield also contributed from outside, allowing the Warriors to lead 69-57 at halftime.

During the third quarter, Miller went on a tear with two straight three-pointers, and Knepper used sharp mid-to-long range shots to score repeatedly. After Knepper finished a cut under the basket, the Hornets went on a small run, closing the gap to 79-82 and reigniting hope. In a tense moment, the Warriors regained their three-point shooting touch, with Green, Payton, Curry, and Bojemski all hitting triples, ending the quarter with a 112-94 lead.
In the final quarter, Green, Richardson, and Moody hit consecutive three-pointers, keeping the Warriors' explosive perimeter shooting alive and leading 125-108. Following this, the Hornets pulled their key shooters and conceded defeat, and the game lost its suspense. The Warriors comfortably held their advantage and secured the win as expected.