While the Nets eventually saw the Warriors erase the lead and Stephen Curry erupt for a 40-point night that led to their sixth consecutive loss, Claxton showed he was a weapon at the top of the key in orchestrating the offense with a near triple-double performance that included a career-high 10 assists.

The 25-year-old center has never recorded a triple-double in his career, but Claxton came within a bucket and a board of doing just that Thursday while setting a new personal best in assists. He remains a force on the defensive end of the court,