Star Stephen Curry shot a flawless 8/8 three-pointer Thursday night in the NBA. A new personal record allowing the Warriors to crush the 76ers.
Stainless. Quadruple NBA champion Stephen Curry made 8 out of 8 three-point shots: this is the first time he has achieved 100% with so many long-range shots attempted. He scored 30 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to victory over Philadelphia 139-105.
Despite a sprained right thumb, the 36-year-old leader and record holder for three-point shots in NBA history did not come far from the record for flawless three-pointers, held by Jalen Brunson, Ben Gordon and Latrell Sprewell, who made 9 of 9 shots.
“Sometimes a small injury can allow you to focus on what you need to do”Curry explained, “it’s cool to do something for the first time!”.
Facing him, Joel Embiid for the 76ers, failed to respond despite 28 points and 14 rebounds.
The Thunder alone in the West
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and delivered eight assists to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Clippers 116-98, improving the record of the Western Conference leaders (28-5).
The Thunder has, by far, the best record in the West and is only trailed in the East by Cleveland (29-4). This winning streak is the longest for the Thunder since the team left Seattle in 2008.
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The Celtics on the gong
The Boston Celtics, reigning champions, held on by winning in the final moments in Minnesota (118-115).
Without Jaylen Brown (shoulder) or Kristaps Porzingis (ankle), they were able to count on Jayson Tatum (33 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists). Donte DiVincenzo hit three free throws to bring the Timberwolves within 118-115 with 28 seconds left, but Anthony Edwards then missed a three-pointer at the buzzer, giving Boston the win.
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LeBron James, 40 ans, 38 points
At 40, LeBron James continues to impress: the Lakers star scored 38 points and delivered eight assists to allow the Los Angeles team to beat Portland 114 to 106, despite the absence of Anthony Davis, victim of a sprained left ankle.
The Lakers are 6th in the West with a mixed record (19-14).
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