Steph Curry's Absurd Three-Pointer Went Viral In Warriors-Rockets NBA Cup Game
UPDATE: The Warriors lost by a score of 91-90.
On Wednesday evening, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are facing off against the Houston Rockets in Texas (NBA Cup).
During the game, Curry made a tough shot that got a lot of views on social media.
With Aaron Holiday right up on him, the two-time MVP was still able to make the three-pointer.
Curry had 16 points, three rebounds, four assists and two steals while shooting 7/13 from the field and 2/6 from the three-point range in his first 24 minutes of playing time.
Via The NBA: "Steph doesn't need any space π₯"
Many fans reacted to the shot on social media.
@sebguts10: "Blatant, obvious foul. Ref just sheepishly apologizes like they aren't deciding factors in every game. Absolutely loathsome."
@EyeSayMeme: "Doesn't matter how good your defense is when Steph Curry takes a shot."
@Zahirwesley1: "Curry has been phenomenal the last few years who gon replace him in the future"
@kimorabanks47: "Fouled TF out of Steph but refs donβt care"
@alli_oopsie: "i will always be grateful i get to be his fan"
Curry entered the matchup with averages of 23.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 45.0% from the field and 41.7% from the three-point range.
If the Warriors are able to win, they will advance to Las Vegas and face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.
Meanwhile, if they lose, they will return home to host the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.