3 things to know: Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins and Kelly Oubre Jr. combine for 66 points in blowout win vs. Pistons, 118-91

After an underwhelming loss to the Suns on Thursday, the Golden State Warriors bounced back with a blowout win over the Pistons, 118-91.

After an underwhelming loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, the Golden State Warriors opened a home tilt against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.

The Warriors quickly went to work, blitzing past the Pistons 29-17 in the first quarter. The combination of Steph Curry, Kelly Oubre Jr and Andrew Wiggins paired up to outscore the entire Pistons’ lineup with 23 combine points.

As Curry, Oubre Jr. and Wiggins went on to link for 66 combined points; the Pistons had no answer for Golden State’s trio. Curry, Oubre Jr, and Wiggins each notched over 18 points, with the two-time Most Valuable Player leading the way with 28 points on 11-of-17 shooting from the field, including six triples. Adding to his performance, Curry recorded seven assists, five boards and two steals in the Warriors’ 118-91 win.

After sweeping the season series over the Pistons, the Warriors will get two days off before welcoming the Boston Celtics to Chase Center on Tuesday night.

Defense

Along with their high scoring triumvirate, Golden State’s defensive unit limited Detroit to only 91 points on 37.7% shooting from the field. The Warriors didn’t allow any player to register 20 points, with only two Pistons surpassing double-figures in scoring.

The Warriors forced 14 turnovers while swiping six steals and five blocks against the Pistons.

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Kelly Oubre Jr. bounces back

After scoring only four points on 1-of-11 shooting in his return to Phoenix, Kelly Oubre Jr. bounced back against the Pistons at home. The Golde State forward tallied 18 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field, including a pair of 3-pointers. Oubre Jr. added six boards, an assists and a block in 27 minutes against the Pistons.

Following an ugly start to the season on offense, the 25-year-old has now scored 14 or more points in three of his last four games.

Reporter Klay

Although it wasn’t on the court, Klay Thompson made an appearance on Saturday at Chase Center. For the third quarter against the Pistons, Thompson joined the broadcast team as a sideline reporter.

Via @BleacherReport on Twitter:

Along with providing live reactions and unique play-by-play while behind the mic, Thompson handled a postgame interview with his fellow Splash Brother Klay Thompson.

Via @NBA on Twitter: