Warriors thump Spurs, Harden extends scoring streak

The Golden State Warriors eased to the top of the Western Conference on Wednesday, outclassing an under-strength San Antonio Spurs to score a comprehensive 141-102 win at the Oracle Arena. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich rested star players LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan citing "load management", and could only watch as the powerful Warriors romped away with an emphatic win. The reigning NBA champions started with five NBA All-Stars in their line-up -- Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, DeMarcus Cousins, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry -- and had opened up a 66-52 lead at half-time.