Despite being unable to use his right hand at practice on Wednesday due to an injured thumb, Stephen Curry played 30 minutes.
Steph Curry put on one of his best performances of the season on Thursday, helping the Golden State Warriors defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105. With his impressive 30-point, 10-assist, and six-rebound performance, the two-time NBA MVP became the first player in league history to go at least eight-for-eight on three-pointers and reach double-digit assists in the same game. According to StatMuse, his eight triples without a miss is a career best and just one point short of the NBA record, which was possessed by Latrell Sprewell, Jalen Brunson, and Ben Gordon, who did it twice.
Following the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr remarked, “He deserves these nights.” It’s really entertaining to watch him do all that he does for us and puts up with. Watching him perform every night is a treat for our coaches and fans.
“We must treasure these evenings. He won’t be here indefinitely. We are fortunate to be witnessing one of the most stunning basketball players in history.
In addition, teammate Draymond Green disclosed that Curry was unable to use his right hand at practice on Wednesday due to a sprained thumb, which he sustained during the game.
“It kind of forces you to focus a little bit when you have a little injury or something that’s random,” Curry said. “All four of my efforts in the first half were excellent, in-rhythm shots, but I didn’t get many. After that, you’re just enjoying the fact that things are going our way.
From the bench, Jonathan Kuminga scored 20 points, while Green, Dennis Schröder, and Andrew Wiggins each contributed 15. Seven Warriors scored in double figures during the evening. With 28 points, 14 rebounds, and two blocks, Joel Embiid led the 76ers.
The Warriors, who began the season 12-3, lost 13 of their next 17 games, therefore it was a crucial victory. They now lie 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 17-16 for the year.
The Sixers are currently 13-19 and 11th in the East after an even more disastrous season.
