The Golden State Warriors defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 116-100, at Oracle Arena on Saturday evening.

The Warriors (11-2) came into the contest missing both Stephen Curry (groin) and Draymond Green (toe), and they were facing a clearly improved team in the Nets (6-7). However, Golden State didn't spend any time mulling over who wasn't suiting up, as they built a 36-30 first-quarter lead that they'd expanded to 65-53 by intermission. Not satisfied with that advantage, the home squad expanded their lead by another eight points in the third period to essentially cruise to victory. Both teams shot well, but the Warriors were especially sharp. They drained 55.4 percent of their attempts, including 43.8 percent of their tries from distance.

Joe Harris paced the Nets with 24 points, a total he supplemented with two assists, one rebound and one steal. Shabazz Napier and Spencer Dinwiddie generated matching 14-point tallies off the bench. D'Angelo Russell provided 12 points, five assists, three rebounds and two steals. Two young pieces that had been key to Brooklyn's early success, Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert, underwhelmed with six and four points, respectively.

Kevin Durant led the Warriors with a 28-point, 11-assist double-double that also included five rebounds, three steals and one block. Quinn Cook drew the start for Curry and totaled 27 points, five assists, four rebounds and one steal. Klay Thompson poured in 24 points and added one rebound, one assist, two steals and one block. Damian Jones and Jonas Jerebko each pitched in eight points.

The Nets continue on the road and pay a visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, while the Warriors make the short trip to Los Angeles and tangle with the Clippers on Monday evening as well.