In an historic feat, Steph Curry made NBA history by becoming the first player to hit 3,500 three-pointers during the Golden State Warriors' impressive 124-120 win against the Brooklyn Nets. Curry's record-breaking milestone comes merely a year after he took ownership of the league's all-time three-point record. With a total of 3,505 career threes to his name, Curry currently sits 532 three-pointers ahead of Ray Allen, who ranks second on the all-time list.
Aside from his record-breaking achievement, Curry dazzled fans with a spectacular fourth-quarter performance, where he scored 16 of his 37 points. This remarkable display of skill and finesse aided the Warriors in securing a hard-fought victory, improving their season record to 11-14.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr lauded Curry's sublime efforts during the crucial moments of the game. Kerr expressed his admiration, stating, "We've seen him do this over and over again but it never ceases to amaze me what that guy is capable of." Curry's 3,500th three-pointer came early in the first quarter, providing the Warriors with an initial edge that propelled them to a commanding 70-54 halftime lead.
Furthermore, Curry's teammate Klay Thompson also etched his name in the NBA record books. Thompson surpassed Jason Terry's tally of 2,282 three-pointers, ascending to ninth place on the all-time list in the third quarter. Despite Thompson's achievement, the Nets, led by a stellar performance from Cam Thomas with a game-high 41 points, mounted a comeback and briefly gained the lead through Mikal Bridges' three-pointer in the fourth quarter.
However, Curry had other plans. The two-time MVP went on a scoring spree, making every shot and single-handedly scoring 12 consecutive points in the final period. When asked about his mindset during the closing moments of the game, Curry humbly stated, "It was just being aggressive as much as you can, attack where the gaps were. I obviously live with the shots that I take every night and it went in tonight."
The Warriors faced the Nets without the presence of Draymond Green, who received an indefinite suspension following an on-court altercation earlier in the week. Green had been ejected for the third time this season after unintentionally striking center Jusuf Nurkić in the face with his right arm during a game against the Phoenix Suns. Despite his absence, the team bonded and rallied together, especially after a meeting held prior to their game against the LA Clippers on Friday.
The victory against the Nets brings an end to the Warriors' three-game losing streak and extends their current winning streak to five games at home. Looking ahead, the Warriors are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, while the Nets will be up against the Utah Jazz on Monday. As Curry continues to rewrite the NBA record books, his extraordinary achievements continue to captivate fans and leave a lasting legacy in the world of basketball.