Andrew Wiggins’ Resurgence and Warriors’ Strong Start #

Andrew Wiggins scored 30 points in Golden State’s 112-108 victory over New Orleans, marking his first 30-point game in over a year. This performance was a positive continuation of a steady streak, contrasting his early-season slump the previous year.

This week, Wiggins delivered impressive stats: 22 points against the Clippers, 27 points against the Hawks, and 30 points against the Pelicans. Notably, he made 9 of 9 free throws in the New Orleans game, reflecting both his aggression and shooting finesse, the most since April 2021.

Wiggins spent the summer working hard and grieving his father, Mitchell Wiggins, whose passing impacted his availability in the past seasons. Despite missing much of the training camp with bronchitis, he returned for the regular season showing his elite defensive capabilities and consistent offensive production: 17.2 points on 48 percent shooting.

In the match against the Pelicans, Wiggins kept the Warriors in the game early, scoring 13 points in the first six minutes. His ability to maintain spacing around Steph Curry boosts the team’s offense significantly, especially in the absence of a consistent second-star scorer.

The Warriors clinched Group C of the NBA Cup due to their victory and a subsequent Mavericks win over Denver. They advance to the tournament’s knockout round quarterfinals, with further matches to determine their venue and opponent.