Stephen Curry, defense power Warriors past Blazers

Stephen Curry had 38 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and the Warriors used a smothering defense to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-88 on Sunday night.

Golden State outshot Portland 41.8 percent to 33.7 percent and forced 15 turnovers while committing only nine. It was a season low in points and shooting percentage and it tied the largest margin of defeat for the Blazers, who entered averaging an NBA-best 109.5 points.

Damian Lillard had 16 points and four assists, and Wesley Matthews scored 21 for the Blazers, who had a quick turnaround after beating Minnesota in Portland on Saturday night.