Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry surprised fans with a rare dunk during the fourth quarter of the team’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. While Curry is best known for his elite three-point shooting, seeing him finish at the rim with a dunk is an uncommon sight.
After the game, when asked why he decided to dunk, Curry spoke about the moment in a post-game interview, acknowledging his recent knee issues while also joking about the likelihood of it happening again.
“I am feeling pretty good after dealing with some knee stuff all year and you want to take advantage of a cherry pick opportunity,” Curry said. “That would probably be my last dunk though. I’m calling it right now, that was the last one you’re going to see.”
In the match against the 76ers, Stephen Curry dropped 29 points, secured 5 rebounds, and made 13 assists in the 36 minutes he was on the court. However, despite his amazing performance, the Warriors lost the game with a final score of 126-119. The Warriors suffered their 28th loss of the season and currently rank 7th in the Western Conference.
The franchise has been performing well since they acquired Jimmy Butler, who has boosted the team morale. While Curry’s standout performance grabbed attention, the Warriors were missing another key contributor in Jimmy Butler.
Why did the Warriors rule Jimmy Butler out against the 76ers?
The Golden State Warriors played against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night without one of their key players, Jimmy Butler, who missed the game due to back spasms. His absence impacted the team as they fell 126-119.
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According to head coach Steve Kerr, Butler’s back issues began after a collision with Orlando Magic’s Wendell Carter Jr. during Thursday’s 121-115 victory. The impact from that game led to lingering discomfort, ultimately keeping Butler out against Philadelphia. As the Warriors navigate a competitive stretch, they will be monitoring his condition closely, moving forward.
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