Stephen Curry Returns Home, Scores 23 Points to Lead Warriors Past Hornets 115–97

Stephen Curry Returns Home, Scores 23 Points to Lead Warriors Past Hornets 115–97
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry drives to the basket past Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte on March 29, 2024. Chris Carlson/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Stephen Curry scored 23 points with four 3-pointers in his annual homecoming game and the Golden State Warriors beat the Charlotte Hornets 115–97 on Friday night for their third straight win.

Curry, who grew up here and starred at nearby Davidson College before entering the NBA draft as a first-round pick in 2009, had 12 points in the pivotal third quarter as the Warriors blew open a close game.