WATCH: Klay Thompson Drops 43 Points on the Suns

OKLAHOMA CITY – Kevin Durant scored 24 points, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-90 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, extending the league’s longest current win streak to six games. And against the shooting stars of the Golden State Warriors, that actually simplifies things: stick to your man, stop from helping if you can help it, and stay accountable in not being beaten off the bounce.

Regardless of what exclusively happened in the match, with the inside-court plays, there is rationality which leads to an interpretation of why the Bucks were the first to beat the Warriors this season.

In other words, if they’re content with being everybody’s favorite winners, they’ll need to show a little bit more humility when they lose. “I raised my hand”.

There were so many buckets, in fact, Thompson couldn’t remember that exact one.

The Golden State Warriors have built the best 26-game start in National Basketball Association history with a businesslike approach.

Mirza Teletovic scored 24 points off the bench to lead the Suns, whose poor showing sent the sellout crowd to the exits midway through the fourth (see full recap).

Thompson caught fire in that third frame, making 9-of-11 shots in a 27-point performance reminiscent of his record 37-point quarter against the Kings in January. In January he scored 53 points as the Warriors defeated Sacramento 126-101. “You can’t turn the ball over against these guys”.

“I know we live in the moment”, Barkley said.

The Phoenix Suns were not as lucky Wednesday night at Oracle Arena. “First of all they would love playing the way the Warriors play”.

Put simply: Phoenix (11-16) was schooled by Golden State. Stephen Curry is averaging 32 points and 6.1 assists while Klay Thompson is averaging 19 points and 3.5 rebounds. It took the Warriors some time to fire.

“When Klay or Steph get going they’re such great shooters its incredible what they do in the hard shots they make look easy”.

Before the game, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he is feeling better as he deals with complications from back surgery, and he hopes to be back on the bench in the next two to three weeks.

“It’s a fine line because of what our schedule’s been like and our belief in resting players and keeping them fresh”, Walton said.

The two teams will square off at 10:30 p.m. ET.

That bus included Hornacek, who was tardy to his scheduled pregame media session. Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony scored a double-double of 20 points and 15 rebounds, falling one assist shy of a triple-double. The Bucks have lost 11 straight on the road and won’t have top scorer Greg Monroe for a third consecutive game due to a Grade I MCL sprain in his left knee.