On January 3rd, Beijing time, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Philadelphia 76ers to avoid consecutive defeats. Stephen Curry was in great competitive form in this game, hitting a three-pointer at the opening and quickly finding his range from beyond the arc. The team led by 16 points in the first quarter and maintained control throughout the game to secure the victory. Curry finished with 30 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds, and 8 three-pointers.
The Warriors' outside shooting was explosive from the start, with Curry hitting one three-pointer, Schroder hitting three, Kuminga hitting one, Hield hitting one, and Moody hitting one. The Warriors rained down a barrage of shots that overwhelmed the 76ers. In the first quarter, Curry played for 9 minutes, hitting 1 of 1 from three-point range for 3 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. However, he missed two layups, which was somewhat embarrassing.
In the second quarter, Curry hit another three-pointer and followed it up with another from the corner. He went 3 for 3 from the field and 2 for 2 from three-point range in the quarter, scoring 8 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists. Curry's efficiency continued to rise, and the gap between the two teams widened.
In the third quarter, Curry continued to hit his three-pointers, demonstrating just how accurate he was in this game. This also highlighted the low defensive intensity the 76ers were giving him. Curry scored a layup in transition to extend the lead to 20 points. In the quarter, Curry played for 8 minutes, going 5 for 7 from the field and 3 for 3 from three-point range, scoring 13 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists. This clearly showed how poor the 76ers' defense was, allowing Curry, who had previously been struggling with his shooting, to easily attempt three-point shots. After three quarters, Curry had played for 25 minutes, going 9 for 13 from the field and 6 for 6 from three-point range, scoring 24 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, and 1 steal, with a perfect 100% three-point shooting percentage.
In the fourth quarter, Curry started off strong, hitting two three-pointers in a minute, extending the Warriors' lead to 30 points. Curry had not missed a three-pointer and forced a timeout from coach Nick Nurse. After playing for 4 minutes and scoring 6 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists, Curry was subbed out. As Curry left the court, Coach Steve Kerr looked at him with a smile, both of them beaming with joy.
In the entire game, Curry played for 29 minutes and 49 seconds, going 11 for 15 from the field and 8 for 8 from three-point range, scoring 30 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds, and 1 steal. He had a field goal percentage of 73.3%, a three-point shooting percentage of 100%, a true shooting percentage of 100%, and a plus-minus of +32.
Written by Yan Xiaobai: A tribute to Curry