Stephen Curry, who was seen as one of the biggest hopes this season after Klay Thompson joined the Mavericks, had a tough game against the Grizzlies, scoring only two points. But in the very next game on Saturday night, he proved the critics wrong with a strong comeback performance.
Stephen Curry had a rough game against the Memphis Grizzlies, managing only two points, three rebounds, and one assist in the loss. But on Saturday night, he made an incredible comeback against the Minnesota Timberwolves, putting on a show with 31 points.
He scored 11 straight points in the fourth quarter, proving he was back in top form. He was unstoppable from beyond the arc, sinking seven out of 15 three-pointers. He also added 10 assists and three rebounds to his stats.
STEPHEN CURRY 🗣️https://t.co/UJvZISU6rp pic.twitter.com/jVSIke1Umg
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 22, 2024
In the Warriors’ 113-103 win, the Warriors star shot a total of 10 of 21 from the field and went four of five from the free-throw line, delivering a performance fans won’t forget.
Fans react to Stephen Curry’s comeback performance
The Warriors needed Curry’s return, and he delivered when it meant the most. Many NBA fans were talking about how great his comeback was on social media. Fans on Twitter praised his ability to perform effectively when things got tough.
Some also troll all those Stephen Curry’s fans who slammed him in the last match.
@Dubswrld0 commented, “Better not see those fake warriors fans celebrating.”
Better not see those fake warriors fans celebrating
— ✦ Dubs (@Dubswrld0) December 22, 2024
@roodmurat wrote, “They thought 30 was done. They said 30 was washed. They don’t know 30.”
They thought 30 was done
— Rood J. Murat (@roodmurat) December 22, 2024
They said 30 was washed
They don't know 30
@PlayoffLucro noted, “The single-digit games will be more and more frequent but good bounce back.”
The single digit games will be more and more frequent but good bounce back
— Lucro 💫 (@PlayoffLucro) December 22, 2024
@SrryBoutThat noted, “Goat.”
@StrawHatG3 added, “He is so back.”
He is so back
— StrawHatG3 (StrawHat_Gam3s) $LIZ (@StrawHatG3) December 22, 2024