While on the side of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant bowed out on an unforgettable performance with 60 points against Utah, the Warriors also made NBA history against Memphis, April 13, 2016, during the last night of the season. regular 2015/2016.
Stephen Curry and his gang had already passed the 70-win mark a few days earlier. There, with a 73rd win, they could wipe off the shelves Michael Jordan and the Bulls, 72 wins in 1995/1996.
The Grizzlies did not last long, already dominated by 20 points at the break. A gap that will not budge (125-104) and which allows the Warriors to validate this legendary record. With 46 points at 10/19 at 3-pts, Stephen Curry was hot, like his incredible season.
“I told the players that I never imagined that this record could be broken”, commented Steve Kerrmember of Chicago twenty years before, during the record of 72-10. “I thought he was untouchable. I was wrong, but I will say the same thing as then: he will never be beaten. A team is going to have to go 74-8. I don’t see how this can be done. »
Unlike the Bulls, the Warriors won’t confirm that record with a ring in June. The Cavaliers of LeBron James will deprive them of the coronation by achieving the impossible: winning during the Finals after being led 3-1. Never seen ! Which spoils this superb regular season for the Warriors a little, but does not diminish the performance.
“I am part of the best team in history”said Draymond Green, who preciously kept the ball for this match. “Few can say the same: only fifteen players. It’s incredible. »
