‘Masterful’: Ice-cold Curry’s ‘ridiculous five minutes’ sinks bitter rivals in OT classic — Wrap
A Steph Curry clutch masterclass has guided the Golden State Warriors to a pulsating win over rivals the Milwaukee Bucks within the second of two extra time NBA video games on Sunday (AEDT).
In a panoramic contest between the final two NBA champions, Curry scored 20 of his staff’s final 25 factors of the sport to encourage the Warriors to a 125-116 win at Chase Centre over the Bucks, who have been with out famous person Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Curry completed with 36 factors – 22 of them got here throughout the fourth interval and extra time – from 43 minutes.
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With the Warriors down by eight factors with simply over two minutes left within the fourth quarter, Curry took over on his residence flooring. He hit two three-pointers, adopted by a two-point subject aim with 45 seconds left to tie the scores.
After Bucks Jrue Holiday made a 30-foot step-back jumper within the last minute, Curry responded together with his personal three-pointer, adopted by a surprising block on Holiday to make sure scores have been tied at 111-111 on the finish of regulation.
“More Curry magic,” ABC commentator Mike Breen mentioned.
Curry then hit three subject objectives, together with a long-range 30-foot three-pointer then a surprising driving lay-up as give the Warriors went up by seven factors.
The 34-year-old then hit two clutch free throws handy the Warriors a nine-point win.
“Steph Curry pulled off a tremendous game-saving blocked shot to end regulation and then has been absolutely masterful in this overtime period,” former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy informed ABC.
The victory prolonged Golden State’s residence profitable streak to seven, whereas the Buck’s nine-game highway profitable streak ended.
Asked how he was feeling after his 43-minute efficiency, a tired-looking Curry informed ABC: “I’m great … just getting old.
“It felt like playoffs type energy and atmosphere. They were missing Giannis but we’ve been searching for a long time just to figure out to perform and execute down the stretch like this.
“We just played smart basketball. I think we only had one or two turnovers where we gifted them easy possession. If we can get easy shots and good shots so we can set up our defence … that’s a great way to win.”
NBA RESULTS AND FINAL SCORES TODAY
New York Knicks 95 – LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 106
UTAH JAZZ 119 – Charlotte Hornets 111
INDIANA PACERS 121 – Detroit Pistons 115
Miami Heat 114 – ORLANDO MAGIC 126 (OT)
BOSTON CELTICS 134 – Atlanta Hawks 125
CHICAGO BULLS 119 – Houston Rockets 111
Dallas Mavericks 108 – MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 112
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 110 – New Orleans Pelicans 96
Milwaukee Bucks 116 – GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 125 (OT)
SACRAMENTO KINGS 128 — Phoenix Suns 119
