game recap

MVP

Stephen Curry, Warriors

Take your pick between him and backcourt mate Klay Thompson because each scored 21 points. Curry gets the edge for seven assists, four rebounds and three steals.

Numbers

18-2 Warriors' record, tying rookie coach Steve Kerr with Al Cervi (Syracuse Nationals, 1949-50) for the best 20-game start by a coach in NBA history.

18:19 Playing time for Wolves' Shabazz Muhammad, who had a hurting ankle. He scored 14 points.

JERRY ZGODA