Golden State Warriors Point Guard Stephen Curry made history in last night’s 139-105 home win against the Philadelphia 76ers. He finished the game with 30 points and 10 assists on 8-of-8 shooting from three-point range. Curry became the first player in NBA history to shoot 8-of-8 from deep and record 10 assists in a game. The last time Curry was perfect from downtown was when he went 6-of-6 against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 9, 2024.
Curry has seen a dip in his level of play for a Golden State Warriors team in flux. He is averaging 22.3 points per game, 4.8 rebounds, and 6.5 assists. Curry’s scoring numbers are the lowest they have been in a full season since 2011-2012, and that can be attributed to a shooting percentage nearly three points below his career average. Will Thursday’s performance be a sign of better times ahead for Curry and the Golden State Warriors?
Golden State Warriors Season Summary
Steph Curry becomes the first player in a game to:
▪️ Shoot 8/8 from 3-point
▪️ Record 10 assists https://t.co/BHpomBV6UZ pic.twitter.com/4TIcymueuB— NBA History (@NBAHistory) January 3, 2025
It has been a mediocre regular season thus far for the Golden State Warriors. They are 17-16 which is ninth in the Western Conference. The Warriors got off to a strong 12-3 start, but have gone 5-13 since which sent them catapulting down the standings. Golden State’s recent struggles caused Curry to call the team “mid” a few days ago.
Golden State’s offense has been middling this season. They are 14th in points scored, 26th in shooting percentage, and 15th in three-point percentage. All of these figures are a far cry from when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Finals a few years ago. The team’s defense has been their calling card this season. They are ninth in points allowed, fifth in team rebounds, and fourth in opponent field goal percentage. With an improved offense, and the defense continuing to play well, Golden State can become a threat in the conference.
Final Thoughts
Golden State continues its homestand with a back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings. If the Golden State Warriors do not improve over the regular season, they are destined for another appearance in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Curry also needs to turn back the clock in 2025 for the team to reach its potential.
