TORONTO - Jordan Poole poured in a career-high 43 points as the Golden State Warriors handed the Toronto Raptors their fifth straight loss, 126-110 on Sunday.
The five-game slide is the Raptors’ (13-17) most prolonged dry spell since they dropped seven in a row to conclude the 2020-21 season.
Meanwhile, the defending-champion Warriors (15-16) halted a three-game losing streak.
In the absence of injured two-time MVP Stephen Curry, Poole went 14-of-23 from the field, including five three-pointers, to top his previous best of 38 points.
Golden State sharpshooter Klay Thompson chipped in 17 points. Draymond Green and JaMychal Green were good for 17 and 15, respectively.