Stephen Curry Hits Half Court Buzzer Beater Shot; Golden State Warriors Beats Indiana Pacers
It was regular day at the office as Stephen Curry and the reigning NBA Champions Golden State Warriors went on to win their third straight game against the Indiana Pacers, 110 - 122.
Despite the 12-point difference in the final score and total domination of the Warriors throughout the game, it was Curry's half-court buzzer beater shot that sent the whole Oracle Arena on their feet
It was the dying seconds of the second half with about four seconds remaining on the clock when the Golden State Warriors took position of the ball after a missed shot from the Pacers. Running through the mid court with just a couple of seconds remaining on the clock, Stephen Curry locked his eyes on the basket.
He then went on to shooting position and threw the ball well beyond the half court line. It was dead-eye as he hit the shot courtesy of the back board.
As per NBA.com stats, Golden State Warrior's main man Stephen Curry finished the game with a triple-double figure with 39 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. Draymond Green posted a double-double figure with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
The game against the Pacers marks the return of Warriors head coach Steve Kerr who was forced to the sideline due to an injury.
In a statement acquired by Fox Sports, Green said, "It was a special night to have Coach Kerr back on the bench with all he's been through over the last seven months, to see him doing what he loves once again, it's amazing."
On the side of the Pacers, Myles Turner leads the pack with 31 points. Monta Ellis has 18 points and Joe Young added another 16. Paul George, who is slated to be on the roster of the upcoming All-Star game, finished the game with 12 points and two rebounds.
The Warriors is scheduled to host the San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 26, Tuesday.
The game is one of the most anticipated matchup schedule as many basketball analysts consider the Spurs as a major hurdle against the reigning champions.
