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We’re all used to seeing the ‘night night’ celebration after Stephen Curry hits a three-pointer. But it was recently seen after a third touchdown. The Eagles completely ran over the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game, and guess who stole the show again? Saquon Barkley. He’s been on an absolute tear this postseason, and against Washington, he was unstoppable.

With just 15 carries, Barkley piled up 118 rushing yards and punched it in for three touchdowns. Oh, and he added four receiving yards too—just to remind everyone he can do it all. Jalen Hurts joined the fun, racking up three touchdowns of his own.

Honestly, Washington never stood a chance.

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But here’s where it gets even better. In the fourth quarter, Barkley slammed the door shut on the Commanders with his third score, putting Philly up 47-23. And if the game wasn’t already over, his celebration made sure everyone knew it was! Barkley pulled out Steph Curry’s famous “night-night” move, the same one Curry uses after burying a clutch shot.

You’ve seen it, right? It was the perfect mic drop for a performance like this.

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Unfortunately for Kevin Durant, the Commanders lost. He’s a huge Commanders fan as he grew up in the DC area. But it was Draymond Green who expressed his excitement after seeing his Bay teammate’s “night-night” celebration.

Stephen Curry’s “iconic” celebration transcends sports, PERIOD.

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Did Saquon Barkley just become the NFL's version of Steph Curry with that 'night-night' celebration?

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Green took to X to tweet “Saquon with the Night Night! Tough”. This celebration, made famous by Curry in high-stakes NBA moments, signals the definitive end of a contest, letting opponents and fans know it’s game over. Barkley’s decision to channel his inner Splash Bro here wasn’t random; it highlighted his confidence and the dominant position the Eagles had established in the game.

“Iconic,” one fan simply put, and honestly, they’re not wrong.

Barkley’s “night-night” celebration wasn’t just a touchdown dance—it was a moment that transcended the game. Borrowing Steph’s signature move, which has become a symbol of closing out big games, added a layer of swagger.

Think about it: Curry’s celebration is instantly recognizable, even for casual fans. It has been popularized ever since Steph hit the celebration with LeBron in the Olympics, everybody wants to do it now.

“2 goats,” a fan remarked, perfectly capturing the crossover of two generational talents. Saquon Barkley channeling Steph Curry’s iconic move wasn’t just about the moment—it was a meeting of greatness across two sports. Barkley, with his electrifying postseason run, has been nothing short of unstoppable, much like Curry’s dominance on the hardwood in 2016 when the pressure was at its peak.

This “night-night” display from today wasn’t the first time it was pulled off outside a basketball court. In the past, we’ve seen soccer stars like Neymar Jr and USA’s Alex Morgan celebrate in similar ways. Heck, this has also drawn a reaction from CM Punk!

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Another netizen wrote, “Disrespectful 😔😔” pointing out the unnecessary ‘drama’ around Barkley’s final touchdown late in the game. With the Eagles already up comfortably, that third score felt like rubbing salt in the wound for some.

The Commanders were already buried under a 25-point deficit in the fourth quarter, so adding another dagger wasn’t exactly about securing the win—it was about sending a message.

“Cold blooded,” a fan declared, and honestly, it’s hard to argue.

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This level of confidence and execution in high-pressure moments is what separates stars from legends. Barkley knew the Commanders had no chance of coming back, but instead of letting up, he doubled down.

Well, Stephen Curry, the pioneer of this generational move is yet to spill the beans about Saquon’s latest addition to the coveted cross-sport collab list! While we wait for a response from the Splash Bro, why don’t you tell us about your favorite celebration?

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