Jason Richardson scored 26 points in a lopsided game that left Knicks fans booing as the Warriors defeated New York 104-86.

"They are an older team and we are a younger team," Speedy Claxton said, "and we just wanted to get out in transition and push the ball, make them play at a faster pace.

"We're probably quicker at every position, and that definitely helped us tonight."

The Warriors snapped a two-game losing streak by running all over the Knicks, scoring 23 fast-break points and never being threatened in the second half.

Claxton added 14 points and six assists, Mike Dunleavy had 10 points, nine rebounds and four assists, and Nick Van Exel and Calbert Cheaney scored 13 apiece.

The boos started when Shandon Anderson missed an uncontested layup with 3:30 left in the third quarter, continuing while fans started filing out in the middle of the fourth. By that time, the Knicks were down 20, the Warriors' starters were laughing on the bench and their reserves were draining jumpers.

"This is the first time I played at home and the fans booed us," said Antonio McDyess, who scored 13 in his third start since returning from knee surgery. "It didn't feel good."

Allan Houston scored 16 points for the Knicks, who got little from their reserves. New York's bench was outscored to 41-20, and the Knicks scored all four of their fast-break points in the fourth quarter against Golden State's subs.

"We're a great up-tempo team, and when we defend like that and are able to get run-outs and easy fast-break points, it makes us even better," Claxton said.

Golden State poured it on in the third quarter, dunking and draining 3-pointers when the Knicks couldn't do anything right.

Dunleavy hit a 3, found Erick Dampier for an easy dunk and completed a spectacular three-point play as the Warriors went up by 12. Dunleavy was fouled by Houston on a fast break, turned his back in mid-air and threw in a reverse layup, then hit the free throw to start a 10-0 run that put the Warriors ahead 72-55.

"We came out attacking their bigs," Richardson said. "We were just clicking tonight. I hope we click the rest of the season. It's really starting to click right now."

The Warriors shot 59.5 percent from the field in the first half and held New York scoreless for 3:54 to take a 57-48 lead. Claxton led the way, scoring 10 points off the bench as Golden State's quick reserves outran the Knicks.

"This is probably one of the most embarrassing losses since I've been here," Houston said. "It was as if we as a team just didn't want to be here."

Game Notes
It was the fourth time this season the Knicks have given up 100 points, and the second time they gave up 104 to the Warriors. ... The Warriors activated Troy Murphy from the injured list, but coach Eric Musselman doesn't expect him to play until the Warriors play in Orlando on Friday or Miami on Sunday. Murphy has missed every game with a plantar fascia tear in his right foot. ... Knicks F Kurt Thomas, displeased about losing his starting job to Antonio McDyess, didn't have much to say about the situation Tuesday. Asked if he'd sign a contract extension if it were offered, he replied: "That's not worth commenting on ... until the time comes." ... The Knicks lost for the first game with McDyess as a starter.