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Team News and Notes

MOVING PAST .500: Golden State is currently 12-11 after 23 games, marking the latest the team has been over .500 in any season since a season-ending 52-30 record in 1993-94.

WARRIORS HANGING TOUGH IN LOSSES: In six of their 11 losses this season (four on the road), Golden State has either led, been tied or trailed by two-or-fewer points with less than 1:50 remaining in the game...Here's a look at the six close losses this season.

Date Opponent Deficit Final
Dec. 10 at Milwaukee Tied at end of regulation 95-98 (OT)
Dec. 5 at Denver Down one with 1:13 left 91-98
Dec. 3 vs. Denver Down two with 1:41 left 109-117
Nov. 19 at Houston Down one with 1:36 left 83-85
Nov. 16 at Sacramento Tied with 1:05 left 104-106
Nov. 14 vs. L.A. Clippers Down two with 1:28 left 98-114

DUNLEAVY STEPPING UP: Mike Dunlevy has showcased his all-around game in helping the Warriors win the first two games of their current four-game roadtrip...Overall in the last two games, Mike D. is averaging 17.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.00 steals in 30.0 minutes, while shooting 60.9% (14-23 FG) from the field and 60.0% (6-10 3FG) from long range...On 11/17 at Atlanta, Mike pulled down a career-high-tying 14 rebounds while hitting on a career-high five three-pointers (5-6 3FG) en route to 25 points.

PLAYING BIG IN THE BIG APPLE: Golden State's 104-86 victory at New York on 12/16 finished off a season-sweep of the two-game series with the Knicks...Coupled with last season's two-game set also, the Warriors have now swept the Knicks in consecutive season for the first time in franchise history (including Philadelphia era)...The Warriors have also won three-straight games at Madison Square Garden, marking their longest winning streak in New York since the league went to a home-and-home schedule for the West vs. East match-ups.

LIFE ON THE ROAD: Golden State is currently 3-2 (3-1 on road, 0-1 at home) during a stretch in which they will play 12 of 16 games on the road...Golden State is 2-0 on its current four-game roadtrip and will play 8 of its next 11 away from The Arena in Oakland...The Warriors return home for Christmas for home games vs. the L.A. Lakers (12/23) and the Sacramento Kings (12/26).