Stephen Curry’s NBA-record three-pointer streak came to an end on Tuesday night as the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Portland Trail Blazers. Curry, known for his incredible accuracy beyond the arc, had managed to connect on at least one three-pointer in an astonishing 268 consecutive games until this match.
Unfortunately for Curry, he had a rough night shooting, going 0 for 8 from beyond the arc and only making two out of twelve field goal attempts. In total, he scored a mere seven points in the game, an unusually low number for the star player. The streak that started on December 1, 2018, during a game against the Detroit Pistons, finally came to an end.
Curry, who holds the NBA career leader title for three-pointers, recently achieved another milestone by making his 3,500th three-pointer. His ability to consistently score from long range has made him a formidable opponent for any team. The last time he failed to make a three-pointer in a regular-season game was on November 8, 2018, against the Milwaukee Bucks, when he went 0 for 4.
Remarkably, Curry also maintains another impressive streak of 157 games with at least one three-pointer, the second-longest record in NBA history. However, his recent struggles on the court shed light on the need for more support from his teammates. The Warriors’ head coach, Steve Kerr, acknowledged that the team cannot solely depend on Curry to bail them out every night and emphasized the importance of other players stepping up.
This notion of relying on Curry was further highlighted in Game 5 of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, where he missed all nine of his three-point attempts. This unfortunate outcome broke his streak of making at least one three-pointer in the previous 132 postseason games, marking yet another NBA record.
While Curry may have had an off night, his overall impact on the game of basketball cannot be understated. His extraordinary shooting ability has captivated fans and astounded opponents alike. As the Warriors look to bounce back from their recent loss, it is crucial for the team to rally around their star player and provide the necessary support to ensure future success.
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