'Never seen this': NBA world stunned by 'bizarre' Steph Curry moment
Steph Curry has delivered a masterclass to prompt 'MVP' chants in his rivals' backyard as Golden State Warriors defeated the Brooklyn Nets.
Curry was on fire as he splashed 37 points, seven rebounds and five assists in less than 30 minutes as the Warriors demolished Kevin Durant and James Harden's Brooklyn Nets 117-99 at the Barclays Centre.
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The mercurial sharpshooter hit 12 points in the first quarter, which included 4-6.
However, former MVP Durant was matching Curry as he hit 12 points and Harden added eight to leave the Warriors trailing.
Andrew Wiggins scored 13 points in the second quarter to help the Warriors take a 6-3-58 half-time lead.
Curry picked up his fourth foul and spent some time on the bench, but it didn't matter as the Warriors extended their lead.
Curry then took it to another gear.
The sharpshooter returned to land two more threes in the fourth quarter, as coach Steve Nash emptied the bench.
Curry ended up with nine threes as the 'MVP' chant filled the stadium.
Steph Curry's masterclass against Nets
Chants of 'MVP' echoed around the stadium, which sparked a huge reaction in the NBA world considering stars Durant and Harden feature for the Nets.
Fans also lost their mind in a play when Curry locked up Harden.
Steph Curry in 29 minutes:
37 PTS
7 REB
5 AST
12-19 FG
9-14 3P
It’s his 5th career game with 35+ points in less than 30 minutes, the most by any player since the 3pt era (1980). pic.twitter.com/YVhSQerNEF— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 17, 2021
It doesn't matter how many times I see Stephen Curry do this... it still amazes me every time. (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/1rwFFLQXGw
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) November 17, 2021
Stephen Curry getting MVP chants in KD's house was something special
— Antonin (@antonin_org) November 17, 2021
35 feet away, double-teamed, 19 seconds on the shot clock.
who cares when you’re Steph Curry. pic.twitter.com/fVlqei89PL— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) November 17, 2021
In terms of all-timer discussions, Stephen Curry is still underrated.
— Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey) November 17, 2021
STEPH CURRY SHIMMY.
FOUR THREES IN THE FIRST. 💦💦 pic.twitter.com/gOMmqgc0Rl— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) November 17, 2021
35 feet away, double-teamed, 19 seconds on the shot clock.
who cares when you’re Steph Curry. pic.twitter.com/fVlqei89PL— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) November 17, 2021
MVP chants for Steph Curry tonight are louder than the MVP chants for Kevin Durant.
— Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed) November 17, 2021
Steph Curry over KD for three. The people are seeing what they came for. The Warriors cheers keep getting louder and louder.
— Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) November 17, 2021
Steph Curry just went into Brooklyn and SMACKED James Harden AND Kevin Durant.
Best player in the world.— Ben Stinar (@BenStinar) November 17, 2021
That's the 2nd Road arena Steph had gotten MVP chants in this week. It's truly bizarre.. Even opposing fans love a Curry heat check.. There's nothing in sports like a Curry heat check.. literally nothing.
— Sports Fanatic (@Jbf76Furtado) November 17, 2021
Never seen anything quite like this at Barclays, whole arena standing for Steph Curry while he put on his show. Gotta sting for Harden and KD watching and hearing Steph get MVP chants. Unbelievable. #GSWvsBKN
— Nicholas (@CanovaAnalytics) November 17, 2021
Steph Curry lockin up James Harden 👀🔒
(via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/CsT09BkFm5— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) November 17, 2021
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