[Game Recap]

Golden State Warriors at Charlotte Hornets

Dec 31, 2025

Golden State Warriors Defeat Charlotte Hornets 132-125 in High-Scoring Affair

Game Summary

The Golden State Warriors secured a 132-125 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Despite a strong performance from the Hornets, who scored 125 points, the Warriors showcased their offensive prowess, particularly from beyond the arc, converting 24 three-pointers at an impressive 49% rate, well above what the Hornets typically allow.

Top Performers

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 26 points, supported by Brandin Podziemski and Jimmy Butler III, each contributing 19 points. For Charlotte, Brandon Miller was the standout with 33 points, while LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel added 27 and 20 points, respectively.

Odds Recap

The Warriors were favored by 7.5 points but narrowly missed covering the spread with a 7-point margin of victory. The game went over the total of 234.5, highlighting both teams' offensive capabilities.

Prediction Recap

The model correctly predicted the Golden State Warriors to win but missed on the spread, as they did not cover. The total was also incorrectly forecasted to go under, while it went over instead.

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