Stephen Curry was obviously in the mood to raise his vote count for the All-Star Game. Third in the fans' vote in the first score announced Thursday by the NBA, the leader of the Warriors had decided to impress the gallery before January 3 when the votes count triple for the all-star game. Triple, the word of the evening for Curry, in a daze at long distance and author of a historic performance in the victory against the Sixers.
The best shooter in history signed a monstrous 8/8 at 3-points, his greatest number of shots from behind the arc without the slightest failure in his entire career. And he is the first player in history to achieve such a goal by far with 10 assists. The kind of welcome performances to make an impression, and to get Golden State out of a terrible period of shooting clumsiness, with Curry himself at a very average 38.6% shooting including 34.3% from afar on his last six outings.
8/8 despite a bandaged thumb!
To think that Stephen Curry was nevertheless doubtful for this match against Philadelphia with a sprain of his right thumb, his strong hand. As Moses Moody revealed post-match, the Warriors had a great practice the day before, but with their number 30 only taking left-handed shots. Curry had obviously decided to preserve himself, and great good came to him. “ Sometimes a small injury can make you focus on what you have to doe” summarized the person concerned at the microphone of TNT.
The show started from the Warriors' first possession with a first success after blowing up Joel Embiid before only caressing the string.
Well adjusted, Steph Curry let the game come to him, first as a facilitator (11 points and 5 assists from rest), before the eruption in the second period. Sparkling, insolent as only he knows how, the Warrior put to torture an often lax Sixers defense. And when Philadelphia finally reacted, Curry was hot, getting the boost from the board on a heat check, or drawing just in front of the center circle logo with equal success.
A historic record success
“ He deserves these evenings » smiled Steve Kerr at a press conference. “It’s so nice to see him do that. Our fans, us coaches… We are so spoiled to see him play night after night. We must cherish these evenings. He won't be there forever. He is one of the finest basketball players who ever lived, and we are lucky to watch him play. »
One shot away from the historic NBA record for the number of outside baskets without the slightest failure, Curry preferred to provide a tenth assist for Moses Moody. “ I had no idea » assured the Golden State star regarding this record, or even his best career mark. “ I usually take a lot more shots but when you put them in, you're in rhythm and you get the shots you want. »
Perhaps Stephen Curry's secret to continuing to improve his own brands at 36 is a strange fountain of youth. The Warrior said he met a 101-year-old Golden State fan before the game and shook her hand. “ I haven't missed it since » did he have fun as he signs his 40th game with 30 points or more since he turned 35. That’s one more than Michael Jordan…
