The defending champion Golden State Warriors went on an 11-0 run in the third quarter to beat the Atlanta Hawks 110-103.
The Hawks led 60-59 when Klay Thompson’s corner 3-pointer put the Warriors ahead for good with 7:49 left in the third quarter. They pulled away to a 70-60 lead with 5:46 left in the quarter and led by as many as 15 in the fourth quarter.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points. Thompson added 24 points and 3 steals, and Jonas Jerebko had 14 points (12 on 4 3-pointers) and 13 rebounds.
For the Hawks, Taurean Prince scored 22 points (12 on 4 3-pointers).
The Warriors went 20 for 21 at the line to the Hawks’ 11 for 15. The Hawks outscored the Warriors 22-5 on the fast break. The Warriors’ starters outscored the Hawks 36-25 in 15 minutes together.