Golden State Warriors’ star point guard Stephen Curry led his team to a Game 3 victory over the Sacramento Kings in the first round of the NBA playoffs, scoring 36 points without one of his key teammates, Draymond Green, who was suspended for the game (The Sacramento Bee). After the win, Curry acknowledged the importance of the game, stating that if they had lost, their chances of advancing would have been slim (ESPN).
During the game, Curry made history by surpassing Dirk Nowitzki and becoming the 16th highest scorer in NBA history (Sports Illustrated). Despite the absence of Green, Curry’s performance rallied his team and was met with admiration on Twitter (Bleacher Report).
After the game, Curry came to the defense of Green, who has a history of controversial behavior on the court (Basketball Network). Curry stated that all players have a history, and that he supports his teammate (Sporting News). The win evened up the series, giving the Warriors a chance to advance to the next round (Reuters).
Off the court, Curry has been spotted wearing an arm sleeve on his left hand. Some speculate that he may be paying homage to NBA legend Allen Iverson (Sportsmanor). In a lighter moment during the game, Curry playfully teased his teammate Donte DiVincenzo for stealing one of his signature moves on a buzzer-beating shot (ClutchPoints).
Overall, Stephen Curry’s leadership and standout performance on the court have once again proven why he is considered one of the top players in the NBA today (Hindustan Times).
