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Curry sets new NBA 3-point record in Warriors’ win over Rockets

Curry sets new NBA 3-point record in Warriors’ win over Rockets

Stephen Curry’s 32 factors, that includes 5 3-pointers, coupled with Klay Thompson’s season-high 20 factors, propelled the Golden State Warriors to a 121-116 victory over the Houston Rockets, ending their six-game shedding streak on Monday evening.

“We weren’t perfect, but in this case, you just need to win,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr stated. “That was the focus. Hopefully, this is a good sign and we can get back on track.”

Already the league’s all-time chief in made 3-pointers, Curry is the primary participant in league historical past to have 4 or extra in every of his first 13 video games to start out a season. The nine-time All-Star and two-time MVP was 8 of 14 from the ground and 5 of 9 past the arc.

It’s Curry’s seventh recreation this season with 30 or extra factors and tenth with at the very least 25.

As time expired within the fourth quarter, Curry jokingly raised his arms in celebration.

“Haven’t had good energy walking off this floor in a while,” Curry stated of the Warriors’ second house win of the season and first since Nov. 1. “We needed this one for sure.”

Thompson entered the evening capturing 15 of 42 (3 of 19 from 3-point vary) over his earlier 4 video games however got here out sturdy early towards the Rockets with three 3s and 12 factors within the first quarter. He completed 7 of 16 and had 5 3-pointers.

Chris Paul added 15 factors and 12 assists, serving to Golden State to its twelfth consecutive win towards Houston.

“I tell Klay all the time, every time he shoots it, I think it’s going in,” Paul stated. “Every time I’m pushing the ball up the court, I’m looking for him.”

One evening after a one-point loss to the Lakers, the Rockets trailed by 14 and have been behind by double digits a lot of the evening earlier than making a run on the finish to make it shut.

Alperen Sengun had 30 factors and 13 rebounds for Houston. Jabari Smith Jr. scored 17, and Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green every had 16.

The Rockets, winless in 5 street video games this season, haven’t crushed the Warriors since Feb. 20, 2020.

Houston coach Ime Udoka blamed the Rockets’ protection for permitting Golden State to take a number of open photographs.

“This is a team, the main team in the league, that takes advantage of those mistakes,” Udoka stated. “We were poor on our coverage for the most part. Our attention to deal was not the best.”

Curry obtained off to a sluggish begin however made a four-point play late within the second quarter to go along with a pair of 3s. He made his milestone fourth 3-pointer late within the third quarter to place the Warriors forward 100-87.

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