Golden State Warriors stalwart player Stephen Curry unleashed a crucial 3-pointer on Tuesday evening as the Golden State Warriors emerged victorious against the Boston Celtics on their home court in San Francisco.
Stephen Curry’s shot
Curry heroically scored the decisive three-pointer for the Warriors but it was not an easy shot. The curve on that shot indicated how difficult it was for Curry as he had to throw the shot when Derrick White was charging toward him at full pace.
Curry, who has the reputation as the greatest NBA shooter ever, scored the important points to guide his side in a thriller match. His remarkable shot earned the Warriors a four-point advantage and resulted in an incredible comeback victory with 132-126.
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 20, 2023
Stephen Curry’s performance
In his 38 minutes on the court, Stephen Curry He racked 33 points, making six of 11 3-pointers while rebounding three times and assisting six times, also having a shooting percentage of 52.4%.
Curry has proven to be a vital player this season, currently averaging 28.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. His shooting record also looks fantastic with a 46.4% success rate from the field and a 41.6% success rate behind the three-point line over 25 games.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown gave a tough competition to Curry. Brown played it cool following his successful shot and kept the celebrations minimum. Curry, at that time, made a “stop talking” gesture to Brown after scoring a 3-pointer. They have sparked a rivalry which added more intensity to the clash.
Being 17 points behind at a certain point, the Warriors looked to have relinquished the win. However, they gave a great fightback and made their way into the match, thanks to Curry’s exemplary performance towards the conclusion.
In the fourth quarter and overtime, Curry racked up 20 points which helped in extending the Warriors’ victory run to four games. This streak included the decisive 3-pointer he made with only 10 seconds remaining. He concluded the Warriors’ 2022 finals with the notable ‘night-night’ celebration which delighted the fans.
Steph Curry at the start of the 4Q:
13 points
5 fouls
11-point GSW deficitSteph Curry at the end of OT:
33 points
5 fouls
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