NBA: Durant, Thompson lead Warriors past Hawks

By Fatih Erel

ISTANBUL

NBA's reigning champion Golden State Warriors defeated Atlanta Hawks 110-103 on Tuesday night as Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson together scored almost half the points for the Warriors.

Durant scored 29 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists while Thompson added 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.

In the night's two other games, Cleveland Cavaliers upset Charlotte Hornets 113-89 and Houston Rockets defeated Denver Nuggets 109-99.