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Warriors Set NBA Record for Best Start

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16-0 after beating Lakers 111-77.

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The Golden State Warriors set a new NBA record Tuesday night by becoming the first team ever to begin a season 16-0, with a 111-77 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with a game-high 24 points and nine assists, while Draymond Green brought in 18 points, seven rebounds, and five asissts. The previous record was 15-0—held by the 1948-49 Washington Capitols and 1993-94 Houston Rockets.

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