The Golden State Warriors were able to extend their record to 12-2 on the season. They beat the Brooklyn Nets in Barclays Center 117-99.

The Warriors this season have been sensational in the third quarter. Tonight they outscored the Nets 35-18.

According to ESPN stats & info. Including the +17 margin in the 3rd quarter, the Warriors have outscored their opponents by 124 points in the 3rd quarter this season. That is by far the best points differential by any team in any quarter this season. The next-best mark belongs to the Heat (+77 in 1st quarter).

If the Warriors can keep this type of production up in the third quarter they will continue to have success. Coming out of halftime and going on runs is one of the most important things you can do in basketball.

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Right now it looks like the Warriors are going to be NBA Championship favorites. They have done all this without their star Klay Thompson and second-year player James Wiseman. When Wiseman and Thompson get back it's going to be a scary sight for other NBA teams.

They were able to beat the Brooklyn Nets by 18 points which is almost what they outscored them by in the third quarter.

The Warriors will take on a tough Cleveland Cavaliers team on Thursday night in what should be a good game. The Cavaliers are 9-6 on the season.