Gary Payton II and Ziaire Williams get into a scuffle, with Steve Kerr and the referees unhappy as the first quarter ends.

Stephen Curry fires a pass inside to Gary Payton II for 2. Stephen Curry fires a pass inside to Gary Payton II for 2

The Warriors, facing the Knicks on the second night of a back-to-back road set, will be without Gary Payton II (nasal bone contusion). Stephen Curry (R ankle soreness) is listed as

Gary Payton II had a tough moment happen to him and LaMelo Ball during the Golden State Warriors’ matchup with the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Payton II drew a charge against the Hornets star,

Gary Payton II throws it down with two hands on the break. Gary Payton II throws it down with two hands on the break

Gary Payton II gets the put in off the rebound and the foul. Gary Payton II gets the put in off the rebound and the foul

The Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat before the deadline, adding him to a roster featuring Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. “The Jimmy addition is amazing,” Gary Payton II said.

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II holds his face after colliding with Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, March

Gary Payton II scores off the great dime from Steph Curry and 1. Gary Payton II scores off the great dime from Steph Curry and 1