Curry outscores Bulls in second quarter of easy Warriors win
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Surrounded by such a staggering collection of firepower in Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, Stephen Curry's otherworldly gifts and remarkable résumé can sometimes go overlooked, even if just for a moment.
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But just as quickly, the Golden State Warriors' dynamo can go on one of his patented scoring flurries, packed with moonbeam 3-pointers and eye-popping highlights, and remind everyone why he has twice won NBA MVP honors and lifted his franchise to two titles in three years.
On Friday, with Durant (sprained ankle) and Green (rest) both sidelined, Curry dominated the stage, lighting up the struggling, road-weary Chicago Bulls for 33 points -- including 26 in the second quarter alone -- en route to a 143-94 win, helping the Warriors bounce back from a double-digit defeat in Oklahoma City with a season-high point total.
When asked to pinpoint the moment he knew a game-changing run was afoot, Curry cited a 3-pointer early in the second quarter, right before a timeout -- that's when he started to feel his rhythm.
"Your shot feels good, and you're getting some open ones -- that's when the avalanche starts," Curry said.
Stephen Curry flexed on the Bulls after a quiet first quarter. Jeff Chiu/AP
Curry quickly buried the Bulls, shooting 10-of-18 from the floor, including 4-of-11 from 3-point range, in just under 27 minutes; he didn't play in the fourth quarter. Curry started slow, with just five points in the first quarter, but he caught fire in the second, when he outscored the Bulls by himself 26-21 while stretching the Warriors' lead to 23.
Curry's 26-point second quarter fell just two points shy of a career-high scoring total for a quarter. (He has twice notched 28 in a single frame.) His 31-point first half marked a season high for any Warriors player in a single half this season.
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Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he should have kept Kevin Durant off the court in this week's marquee matchup against the Thunder after Durant aggravated his sprained ankle in the game. Durant sat out Friday's game and is doubtful for Saturday.
Petty Cash: Warriors rookie Bell trolls Bulls in first career start
Golden State second-round rookie Jordan Bell had a six-block night against the team that gave up his draft rights for cash considerations.
But just as quickly, the Golden State Warriors' dynamo can go on one of his patented scoring flurries, packed with moonbeam 3-pointers and eye-popping highlights, and remind everyone why he has twice won NBA MVP honors and lifted his franchise to two titles in three years.
On Friday, with Durant (sprained ankle) and Green (rest) both sidelined, Curry dominated the stage, lighting up the struggling, road-weary Chicago Bulls for 33 points -- including 26 in the second quarter alone -- en route to a 143-94 win, helping the Warriors bounce back from a double-digit defeat in Oklahoma City with a season-high point total.
When asked to pinpoint the moment he knew a game-changing run was afoot, Curry cited a 3-pointer early in the second quarter, right before a timeout -- that's when he started to feel his rhythm.
"Your shot feels good, and you're getting some open ones -- that's when the avalanche starts," Curry said.
Stephen Curry flexed on the Bulls after a quiet first quarter. Jeff Chiu/AP
Curry quickly buried the Bulls, shooting 10-of-18 from the floor, including 4-of-11 from 3-point range, in just under 27 minutes; he didn't play in the fourth quarter. Curry started slow, with just five points in the first quarter, but he caught fire in the second, when he outscored the Bulls by himself 26-21 while stretching the Warriors' lead to 23.
Curry's 26-point second quarter fell just two points shy of a career-high scoring total for a quarter. (He has twice notched 28 in a single frame.) His 31-point first half marked a season high for any Warriors player in a single half this season.
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