Warriors Defeat Blazers, Clinch Division For First Time Since 1976
PORTLAND, Ore. (CBS / AP) -- Stephen Curry had 33 points and 10 assists and the Golden State Warriors pulled away from the shorthanded Trail Blazers in the second half for a 122-108 victory on Tuesday night, clinching the team's first division title in 39 years.
Andre Iguodala came off the bench to score 21 points for the Warriors, who won their seventh straight to push their record to and NBA-best 58-13.
Golden State hasn't claimed the Pacific Division crown since the 1975-76 season, the year after the team won the NBA championship.
With a comfortable lead on second-place Memphis in the Western Conference, Golden State has dropped just one of its last 12 games.
Damian Lillard had 29 points for the Blazers, who have lost five straight following a 1-4 road trip.
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