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The Golden State Warriors dominated the Los Angeles Clippers 98–79 at Chase Center on October 28, with J. Butler III leading the way on 21 points and Stephen Curry adding 19 in a defensive showcase. Golden State's three-point barrage proved decisive, draining 17 threes while holding Los Angeles to just 6 from beyond the arc, a 11-three-pointer margin that underscored the efficiency gap. The Warriors shot 45.3 percent from the field and built their lead methodically, outscoring the Clippers 33–25 in the opening quarter before clamping down defensively in the third period with 32 points to LA's 14. James Harden led the Clippers with 20 points and Kawhi Leonard contributed 18, but Los Angeles managed only a 36.6 field-goal percentage and 10 assists, reflecting limited offensive flow. Golden State's defense held the Clippers to an offensive rating of 88.7 while generating 11 steals, establishing early-season form that could shape playoff positioning.
