Stephen Curry, the renowned basketball player for the Golden State Warriors, experienced a disappointing night on the court as his NBA-record three-pointer streak came to an end at 268 games. The Warriors secured a victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, but Curry’s shooting performance was far from his usual standards.
Curry struggled immensely, going 0 for 8 from beyond the arc and only making 2 of his 12 total attempts, resulting in a meager seven points. This lapse in form is a rarity for the two-time NBA MVP and three-time NBA champion.
The historic streak had commenced on December 1, 2018, in a game against the Detroit Pistons. A testament to Curry’s exceptional shooting prowess, it became the second-longest consecutive game streak in NBA history. Impressively, Curry still holds the record for the longest streak, consisting of 157 games.
Following the game, Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledged the team’s overreliance on Curry and emphasized the need to provide him with more support on the court. While Curry’s exceptional skills are undeniable, the team understands the significance of a collaborative effort.
Before this recent slump, Curry’s last regular-season game without successfully landing a three-pointer dated back to November 8, 2018, against the Milwaukee Bucks. In that game, Curry had tried four three-point shots, all of which failed to find the mark.
In a separate event, the NBA Finals Game 5 against the Boston Celtics in 2022 saw Curry miss all nine of his three-point attempts. As a result, his remarkable streak of making at least one three-pointer in the previous 132 postseason games was broken. This remarkable record had previously stood as an NBA feat.
Fans and basketball enthusiasts alike will eagerly await Curry’s next performance, hoping to witness the return of his signature shooting expertise. Although his three-pointer streak has ended, there is no denying the impact and inspiration Curry has had on the game of basketball.
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