The Golden State Warriors opened this season looking nothing like the team that rewired the NBA by winning four championships over the past decade. Klay Thompson, the team’s stalwart shooting guard, had left in free agency.

Stephen Curry scored 16 of his 24 points in the second half in his return from an ankle injury and the Golden State Warriors won their fourth straight game, 125-112 over the Washington Wizards.

Stephen Curry returned from a three-game absence to score 24 points, new sidekick Buddy Hield provided 20 points and the Golden State Warriors remained unbeaten on the road with a 125-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.