Thompson’s 27-point third quarter leads Warriors past Suns

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson celebrates a score against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson celebrates a score against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

OAKLAND, Calif. — Klay Thompson scored 27 of his season-high 43 points in the third quarter and the Golden State Warriors responded after their first loss following a 24-0 start by beating the Phoenix Suns 128-103 on Wednesday night.

Stephen Curry added 25 points on 10-of-14 shooting and seven assists as Golden State returned home from its two-week road trip that ended with its lone defeat, 108-95 on Saturday at Milwaukee. That also ended a 28-game overall winning streak by the Warriors, second-longest in NBA history.

Draymond Green had 16 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth triple-double this season, while Thompson hit 15-of-22 shots and 8-of-13 3-pointers in his first 40-point game this season.

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.

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