On December 24, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season was in full swing. In today's Game of Western Focus, the Warriors welcomed the Grizzlies at home. In last season's playoffs, the Warriors were eliminated by the Grizzlies. In the season, the Warriors' first loss was also due to the Grizzlies.
In the first quarter, Curry was heavily guarded by the Grizzlies, but he quickly hit the first three-pointer of the day, expanding the number of consecutive three-point shots to 155, just two games away from his record of 157 consecutive three-point shots. In the first quarter, Curry shot 2-of-3, including 1-of-2 from three-point range and 2-of-2 from the free throw line to score seven points. In the second quarter, Curry scored nine points in a single quarter to help the Warriors narrow the point gap to one point to end the first half of the game.
After entering the third quarter, Curry ushered in an explosion, he hit three three-pointers on the outside in a single quarter, in addition to a three-point shot to cause an opponent to foul and hit a free throw. In this season alone, Curry scored 15 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists and 1 steal on 4-of-6 shooting. Under his leadership, the Warriors completed the comeback after three quarters of play!
In the crucial final finale, Curry quickly hit three consecutive points at 45 degrees on the right and bottom left. But the Grizzlies didn't give up, trailing by just one point four minutes before the finale. Curry first assisted Green and then hit another 3-pointer. 19 seconds before the final, Curry hit a layup to extend the lead to seven points, and the game lost suspense.
In the end, the Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 113:104 at home to achieve two straight wins. Curry played 37 minutes today, shooting 13-of-22, including 8-of-14 from three-point range and 12-of-12 from the free throw line, totaling 46 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, plus or minus +15!
In today's game, in addition to setting a record of 155 consecutive three-point shooting, the second-ever record. Curry also completed two milestone moments today, with his total scores surpassing Howard and Lannier to 56th all-time; his career goalscoring surpassing Brand to 89th all-time; and Curry also achieving his 60th career 40+! Meanwhile, after hitting eight three-pointers today, Curry is just six short of his unprecedented 3,000 three-pointers.
According to the schedule, after today's game, the Warriors will play the Suns on the road on December 26, and the two teams will once again fight for the first place in the West.