On Sunday, Steph Curry made an unbelievable buzzer-beater to help the Golden State Warriors defeat the Houston Rockets 127-120. Curry revived the well-known “night night” party.
The Warriors needed to increase their six-point advantage as the shot clock was running out. The timer read 40 seconds remaining. Both outcomes were possible for the game.
Curry made sure that wasn’t the case by making a challenging shot, which later revealed startled him as well. Following the contest, he commented as quoted by NBC Sports:
“With that shot, I kind of caught myself off guard. In an effort to make fun of ourselves for our sluggish start, Draymond and I raised our hands above our heads as if we had just won something.”
The Warriors’ first win of the year on the road was secured by that play. They entered that game with an 8-0 road record. When Steph Curry completed the shot, the Warriors and other fans erupted in a raucous celebration, prompting the two-time MVP to perform the “night night” dance.
The Dubs haven’t had a great year thus far. As a result of their losing record (8-9), the significance of this victory was clear. The team had a strong effort as well, dominating the Rockets for most of the contest.
Steph Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 74 points against the Rockets, putting the “Splash Bros” in full action
Due to the outstanding performances of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, the Golden State Warriors earned their first victory of the year. Curry had a season-high 33 points, six rebounds, and 15 assists. Thompson scored 41 points on 10-of-13 shooting from outside the arc.
As a squad, the Warriors put on a shooting exhibition. They made 24 triples and shot 53.5% from the field overall. The Warriors will accept the victory even though it came against a weaker squad. This was the perfect approach to lift their spirits after a sluggish start.
Another important factor is Thompson’s resurgence. In two games in a row, he shot 50% from the field, aiding the Warriors in both victories. The Dubs may rise to the top once more if he can keep up his performance.
Given that they will be playing 10 of their next 16 games on the road, it could be able to assist Steph Curry and the company gets through their schedule. However, the Warriors still have opportunities for development.
Particularly considering the Warriors’ schedule at that time, which includes many postseason contenders, their second unit must constantly perform well.
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