Stephen Curry brings out ‘video game handles’, DESTROYS Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs

Steph Curry's 35 points, 7 threes and 6 assists led Warriors to a 118-112 victory against the Spurs in their In-Season matchup.

Stephen Curry brings out ‘video game handles’, DESTROYS Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs

Stephen Curry leading Golden State Warriors to victory (via NBA.com)

In an electrifying display at the Chase Center, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors captivated fans with his extraordinary skills. He dazzled against the San Antonio Spurs, led by the impressive Victor Wembanyama. Curry’s performance, marked by his exceptional ball-handling and scoring prowess, was a highlight in a game that showcased the best of NBA talent.

The Warriors faced a formidable challenge against the Spurs, but Curry’s brilliance shone through. He masterfully executed an in-and-out dribble, sending Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan into a screen and creating space for a mid-range jumper. This pivotal play, putting the Warriors up three points late in the third quarter, underscored Curry’s pivotal role in the team’s offensive strategy.

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Stephen Curry’s impact on the game was undeniable, with his agility and quick decision-making proving too much for the San Antonio Spurs defense. He finished the game with 35 points in 35 minutes, shooting on an impressive 55-50-100 efficiency. He also recorded three rebounds, six assists, and a steal.

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On the other side, Victor Wembanyama’s presence for the Spurs was significant, particularly on defense. He recorded nine rebounds, two blocks, and a steal. Offensively, it wasn’t his night today, as he made only one out of his seven attempted three-pointers. The rising star still managed to put up 22 points on 44% efficiency, which tells us a lot about how good he is and will be in the future.

Steph Curry is alone at offense as the Warriors struggle with inconsistency

This season, Curry has remained a solitary figure in the Golden State Warriors offense, often carrying the team single-handedly. He was the only player on the team to have scored over 20 points in a game 15 games into the season. This puts into perspective the Warriors’ offensive woes following the decline in scoring from their other key players.

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Stephen Curry is doing it all for the Warriors right now (The Chronicle)

Looking closely at this specific game, the only other player who played decent was Dario Saric, who scored an impressive 20 points on 64.6% from the field and grabbed a team-high seven rebounds. Klay Thompson did score 15 points, but that was on a horrendous 27.3% efficiency.

While Chris Paul did have those ten assists, he added only 5 points of his own on 33% from the field. Andrew Wiggins struggled yet again, scoring a mere 10 points far below his potential.

The Warriors, considered championship contenders after the initial victories, are falling victim to these inconsistent performances from their stars. Someone really needs to step up to help Steph if they want to make it happen.

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