[Saba Sports News] An unexpected turn of events in the NBA: Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors’ star, failed to make a three-pointer in a game. In Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Curry scored just eight points, going 2-for-12 overall and missing all his eight attempts from beyond the arc. This unusual performance ended his remarkable streak of 268 consecutive games with a three-pointer.
Curry’s streak was a notable achievement among current NBA records, alongside Mikal Bridges’ streak for consecutive games played and LeBron James’ streak for scoring double digits in consecutive games. His three-point record was the longest in league history, spanning over 3.27 full NBA seasons. Notably, the last time Curry didn’t score a three-pointer in a game was over five years ago, in November 2018.
Despite the end of his streak, Curry, often hailed as the best shooter in basketball history, likely wasn’t too bothered. The Warriors still secured a 118-114 win, thanks to significant contributions from his teammates, particularly Klay Thompson with 28 points and Andrew Wiggins with 25 points, who have been relatively quiet this season.
This weekend marked the end of several long-standing records in the NBA. Just a few days earlier, Kevin Durant, Curry’s former teammate, also saw the end of an impressive streak of his own.