The Golden State Warriors defeated the New York Knicks, 110-99, at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.

The Warriors (31-27) came into the contest with a 9-2 mark in the previous 11 games, and they didn't seem to miss a beat while roaring out to a 31-19 lead through one. The Knicks (35-25) played more competitively in the second quarter while knocking three points from their deficit before halftime, but Golden State pushed its advantage back to 10 points heading into the final period. New York got to within four just before the midway point of the fourth quarter, but the visitors were able to gather themselves and win going away.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 31 points, complementing them with 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal. Jonathan Kuminga followed with 25 points, adding eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. Klay Thompson turned in 16 points and five rebounds. Chris Paul delivered 11 points, six assists, four rebounds and three steals.

Jalen Brunson paced the Knicks with 27 points, supplementing them with five rebounds and five assists. Donte DiVincenzo supplied 16 points, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Josh Hart generated a 14-point, 18-rebound double-double that included seen assists and two steals. Miles McBride matched Hart's scoring and also contributed two rebounds, one assist and three steals.

The Warriors remain on the road and visit the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, while the Knicks hit the road and visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night.