Warriors coast by Hornets for third straight win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Even though they were short-handed, the Warriors cruised past the eternally lottery-bound Charlotte Hornets. In his hometown, Steph Curry tallied 23 points and four assists. He and the Warriors turned the game into a layup line, outscoring the Hornets 64 to 38 in the paint. For their third straight win, Golden State beat Charlotte, 115-97. The Warriors (39-34) are now 3-1 on their current road trip, with a pair of wins in Florida, Friday night’s blowout, and one more matchup awaiting in San Antonio. They’ve been better on the road all season, and have now won 13 of their last 16 games away from the Chase Center. In their last three victories, the Warriors have held their opponent under 100 points. “We’re talking a little bit more,” Chris Paul said postgame. “Starting to get in the right spots. I think we’re showing what we’re capable of when we defend.” The Hornets are a team the Warriors are supposed to handle, and they did. To be the team they want to be, they’ll not only have to beat up overmatched opponents but also