OAKLAND, Calif., April 4 (UPI) -- David Lee piled up 23 points and 16 rebounds Wednesday in helping Golden State rally to a 98-88 victory over New Orleans.
The Hornets took a nine-point lead into the second period, but the Warriors outscored New Orleans by 18 in that quarter to take charge.
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Stephen Curry chipped in 20 points for the Warriors, who have won back-to-back games while moving closer to a playoff berth. Golden State is holding down the No. 6 spot in the Western Conference playoff chase and has a 4 1/2-game lead over the ninth-place Utah Jazz.
Eric Gordon had 21 points to pace New Orleans.
