Stephen Curry’s hot shooting has Golden State in control, but Orlando’s scorers have a second-half opening.
Golden State seized control early, taking the first quarter 31-19 and extending its edge with a 26-22 second to reach halftime up 57-41 on Saturday. Stephen Curry leads the charge with 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting, while Brandin Podziemski has 12 and has hit three of four from deep. Orlando has gotten 14 points and seven rebounds from Jamal Cain and 13 points from Franz Wagner, but Tristan Da Silva is 1-for-10, including 1-for-8 from three. The Warriors enter the break 6-3 and ninth in the power index, against a 2-6 Magic team ranked 24th; after the break, watch whether Orlando can find its perimeter touch and close the 16-point gap.
Key Performers
Stephen Curry, Warriors: 14 points, 5-for-6 FG, 4 assists Jamal Cain, Magic: 14 points, 7 rebounds Brandin Podziemski, Warriors: 12 points, 3-for-4 from three