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The Boston Celtics know the 4 quarters of basketball but still need to figure out the overtime. Heading into their matchup against the Golden State Warriors, both teams were navigating uncertain ground. Road victories have been elusive for the Celtics this season, and the Warriors came hungry for every win they could secure. Stephen Curry took center stage for Dub Nation, delivering a remarkable 33-point performance.

The Warriors faced an early setback, surrendering 40 points in the first quarter and finding themselves in a game of catch-up. However, Curry turned the tide with a 20-point contribution in the fourth quarter and overtime. Klay Thompson continued to showcase his newfound rhythm, tallying 24 points, including six three-pointers. The Celtics succumbed to a 132-126 defeat, marking their third consecutive loss in overtime this season.

LeBron James and Draymond drool over Steph’s performance

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Whether it was Steph’s teammates, opposing players, the suspended floor general, or even the King James himself, everyone—along with fans—couldn’t resist being enthralled by Stephen Curry’s late-game takeover.

LeBron James couldn’t overlook Stephen Curry’s resurgence. Recently, Curry made history as the first and only player to reach the 3500 made three-pointers mark. However, it has been a roller coaster ride for him, marked by a subpar performance in the next game that ended his impressive 278-game streak of made three-pointers. James simply expressed his reaction with emojis of a chef and a high-five.

Even Steph’s suspended teammates and firsthand-experience holder of Warriors’ season struggles, took a moment to highlight his brilliance. Dropping a hint at Curry’s iconic ‘night night’ celebration, Draymond Green posted, “GOAT activity tonight 30 💤.”

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Teammates and even opposing players to Stephen Curry are impressed

When discussing Steph’s ultimate dagger, Trayce Jackson-Davis had nothing but a childlike proverb to encapsulate the mesmerizing shot. He summarized it as, “A pot of gold at the end of the rainbow,” expressing his awe as if he was sitting under the rainbow himself.

Derrick White, who found himself on the receiving end of Curry’s onslaught, showered the sharpshooter with all-time praise. He confidently declared Curry as “the greatest shooter of all time,” emphasizing that Curry’s spectacular moments don’t surprise him, considering the frequency with which Curry makes them happen.

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When it counted the most, Curry seized control of the game. Slowly building on each of the Celtics’ fourth-quarter mistakes, Steph cultivated to 4-of-5 from 3-point range in the final two periods. Furthermore, to conclude his masterful performance, he put up a decisive dagger to declare it a night.

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Whether it’s the NBA finals or regular-season matchups, Stephen Curry consistently prevails in the intense clashes with the men in green. Lucky for them, the next encounter with the Warriors will occur in for March 2024.

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