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A Steph Curry clutch masterclass has guided the Golden State Warriors to a pulsating win over rivals the Milwaukee Bucks in the second of two overtime NBA games on Sunday (AEDT).
In a breathtaking contest between the past two NBA champions, Curry scored 20 of his team’s last 25 points of the game to inspire the Warriors to a 125-116 win at Chase Centre over the Bucks, who were without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo due to his sore right hand.
Curry, the two-time MVP, finished with 36 points – 22 of them came across the fourth period and overtime – from 43 minutes.
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With the Warriors down by eight points with just over two minutes left in the fourth quarter, Curry took over on his home floor. He hit two three-pointers, followed by a fast break lay-up to tie the game.
After Bucks Jrue Holiday made a 30-foot step-back jumper in the final minute, Curry responded with his own three-pointer, followed by a stunning block of Holiday in the paint on a drive to the hoop to ensure scores were tied at 111-111 at the end of regulation.
“More Curry magic,” ABC commentator Mike Breen said.
Curry then hit three field goals, including a long-range 30-foot three-pointer then a stunning driving lay-up as give the Warriors went up by seven points.
The 34-year-old then hit two clutch free throws to hand the Warriors a nine-point win. Overall he made eight of 11 shots from the floor in the fourth quarter and overtime, and sank four of seven from behind the arc.
It was his first victory in four tries since returning from a left leg injury.
“Steph Curry pulled off a tremendous game-saving blocked shot to end regulation and then has been absolutely masterful in this overtime period,” former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy told ABC.
The victory extended Golden State’s home winning streak to seven, while the Buck’s nine-game road winning streak ended.
Asked how he was feeling after his 43-minute performance, a visibly worn-down Curry told ABC: “I’m great … just getting old.
“It felt like playoffs type energy and atmosphere. I know they were missing Giannis but we’ve been searching for a long time to try and figure out how to perform and execute down the stretch in a game like this.
“We just played smart basketball. I think we only had one or two turnovers where we gifted them easy possession. If we can get easy shots and good shots so we can set up our defence … that’s a great way to win.”
ELSEWHERE
— In Atlanta, Jayson Tatum delivered game-highs of 34 points and 15 rebounds in powering the Boston Celtics over the host Hawks 134-125. Jaylen Brown added 24 points as the Celtics improved to 47-21, while the Hawks, paced by 35 points and 13 assists from Trae Young, fell to 34-34.
— Kawhi Leonard scored 38 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers over the visiting New York Knicks 106-95. Paul George added 22 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Clippers. Immanuel Quickley led the Knicks with 26 points. Clippers guard Russell Westbrook overtook Isiah Thomas for ninth on the NBA’s all-time assists list with a third-quarter pass to set up a George dunk for his 9062nd career assist.
— Talen Horton-Tucker had game highs of 37 points and 10 assists in leading Utah to a 119-111 victory at Charlotte.
— Zach LaVine scored 36 points and DeMar DeRozan added 27 to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 119-111 victory at Houston.
— Wendell Carter scored seven of his 27 points in overtime to spark Orlando over visiting Miami 126-114. Jimmy Butler scored 38 points to lead the Heat.
— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points to lead Oklahoma City’s 110-96 victory at New Orleans.
— Desmond Bane scored 25 points while David Roddy came off the bench to score 24 and spark the Memphis Grizzlies over visiting Dallas 112-108. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Mavericks with 23 points, but Dallas was without Luka Doncic due to a left thigh strain and Kyrie Irving with a right foot injury, while Ja Morant was still away from Memphis for personal reasons.
— Harrison Barnes scored 19 points to lead seven double-digit scorers for Sacramento in a 128-119 victory at Phoenix.
— Jalen Smith scored 20 points off the bench to lead Indiana’s 121-115 victory at Detroit.
NBA RESULTS AND FINAL SCORES TODAY
New York Knicks 95 – LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 106
UTAH JAZZ 119 – Charlotte Hornets 111
INDIANA PACERS 121 – Detroit Pistons 115
Miami Heat 114 – ORLANDO MAGIC 126 (OT)
BOSTON CELTICS 134 – Atlanta Hawks 125
CHICAGO BULLS 119 – Houston Rockets 111
Dallas Mavericks 108 – MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 112
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 110 – New Orleans Pelicans 96
Milwaukee Bucks 116 – GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 125 (OT)
SACRAMENTO KINGS 128 — Phoenix Suns 119