Steph Curry delivered one of the finest performances of his career on Thursday evening, leading the Golden State Warriors to a decisive 139-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
By scoring 30 points, providing 10 assists, and grabbing six rebounds, the two-time NBA MVP made history as the first player to achieve at least eight three-pointers and double-digit assists in a single game.
His eight consecutive triples without a miss is a personal record and was merely one away from the NBA record, which is held by Latrell Sprewell, Jalen Brunson, and Ben Gordon, who achieved it two times, according to StatMuse.
“These nights are well-deserved for him,” said Warriors head coach Steve Kerr after the game. “I mean, everything he does for us and puts up with, it’s truly enjoyable to watch him do it.” Our fans and coaches are truly fortunate to witness him play every single night.
“We must treasure these nights.” He won’t be here indefinitely. He is among the most attractive basketball players to have ever existed, and we are fortunate to witness his talent.
To add to everything, the 36-year-old played the match with a sprained thumb, which teammate Draymond Green disclosed had stopped Curry from utilizing his right hand during practice on Wednesday.
“At times, experiencing a minor injury or something unexpected can really make you concentrate more,” Curry stated. “I didn’t have many chances in the first half, but all four were excellent shots and well-timed.” “From that point onward, you’re essentially riding the wave of happiness from events unfolding in our favor.”
Jonathan Kuminga scored 20 points off the bench, while Green, Dennis Schröder, and Andrew Wiggins contributed 15 each. Overall, seven Warriors scored in double figures during the game. Joel Embiid topped the 76ers with 28 points, 14 rebounds, and two blocks.
It was a significant victory for the Warriors, who began the season 12-3 but subsequently dropped 13 of their following 17 contests. They currently have a record of 17-16 for the season and are in 10th place in the Western Conference.
The Sixers, facing an even more frustrating season, currently hold a record of 13-19 and sit 11th in the Eastern Conference.
