The reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors are rolling like a well-oiled machine, extending their record setting start with a 135-116 rout of the host Phoenix Suns Friday night. In what is becoming the status quo for the mighty Warriors, guard Stephen Curry scored 41 points and made nine three-pointers as they stretched their unbeaten streak to start the season to an NBA-record 17 games. The Warriors had a season-high in points and made a season-high 22 three-pointers and shot 56.8 percent from the field, 57.9 on three-point attempts. Curry said they are attracting new fans where ever they go. "It was packed in our section," Curry said. "Dub Nation is growing by the day. It's fun to see on the road. Even some 'Let's go Warrior' chants during the game. And we played well to back it up." Reserve guard Leandro Barbosa had 21 points and made all five of his three-point attempts for Golden State, who set the NBA record for consecutive wins at the start of the season against the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday. Reigning league MVP Curry drained a season-high nine three-pointers and added eight assists and six rebounds at Talking Stick Resort Arena. He made nine-of-16 three-point attempts. Forward Draymond Green finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double of the season, and guard Klay Thompson had 15 points for the Warriors in the win. Reserve forward T.J. Warren had a career-high 28 points for the Suns, who lost their fourth straight and fifth in their last six. Guard Eric Bledsoe had 21 points and seven assists and Brandon Knight had 21 points and five assists in the loss. Rockets 116, 76ers 114: James Harden drained a season-high 50 points as the Houston Rockets held on to beat winless Philadelphia 116-114, handing the 76ers their record 27th straight loss. It was the third career 50 point game for Harden, who now has the most in franchise history as he surpassed Hakeem Olajuwon, Moses Malone and Elvin Hayes who had two each. The sad sack Sixers hit another low as they equaled their franchise-worst 0-17 start from last season. With 27 consecutive losses dating back to March 27, Philadelphia now owns the record for the longest losing streak in North American major professional sports. The NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost 26 in row from 1976-77. Guard Isaiah Canaan and forward Robert Covington led Philadelphia's attack with Canaan scoring 23 points on four of 10 three-pointers, while Covington added a career-high 28 points plus seven rebounds and eight steals. Canaan and Covington are both former Rockets. Cavaliers 95, Hornets 90: LeBron James had 25 points and 13 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled out a 95-90 victory over the Hornets. The Cavs trailed by seven points in the fourth quarter but took the lead for good with a 14-4 run midway through the quarter. Cavs forward Kevin Love added 18 points and 16 rebounds. Forward Richard Jefferson scored 13 points and JR Smith had 11. Magic 114, Bucks 90: Point guard Elfrid Payton scored 22 points and added 10 assists in leading the Orlando Magic to an 114-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Victor Oladipo had 17 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Tobias Harris scored 19 points, which included four three-pointers. Evan Fournier added 17 points for the Magic. Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and guard Jerryd Bayless both scored 17 points. Khris Middleton had 15 points. Celtics 111, Wizards 78: Jared Sullinger scored 18 points and matched a season high 15 rebounds, six offensively, as the Celtics hammered the Washington Wizards. Guard Isaiah Thomas scored 21 points, forward Jae Crowder had 17, guard Avery Bradley added 16 points and forwards David Lee and Kelly Olynyk contributed 12 points each for the Celtics. Other results: Heat 97, Knicks 78; Pacers 104, Bulls 92; Hawks 116, Grizzlies 101; Thunder 103, Pistons 87; Spurs 91, Nuggets 80; Timberwolves 101, Kings 91; Clippers 111, Pelicans 90. — Agencies
