The Golden State Warriors just bagged their sixth straight win, turning their season completely around after a brutal 0-3 start. It is all thanks to whatever magic Stephen Curry is conjuring at halftime. The guy is absolutely lights out in the third quarter, and he proved it again Thursday night as the Dubs blew out the Miami Heat 120-100.
Curry’s Third Quarter Takeover Is Wild
Seriously, what does Steph Curry do during the break? Does he just snack on popcorn, read internet comments to fire himself up, or get pep talks from Natalie Nakase on FaceTime? Whatever it is, it is working. The game against the Heat was tied at halftime, but then Curry exploded. He went 4-of-5 from the field, sank three three-pointers, and dropped 14 points in the third quarter alone. The Warriors outscored Miami 38-23 in that frame, and the game was pretty much over after that.
This is not a fluke, either. Curry is now averaging nearly 12 points in third quarters this season. He is shooting an insane 62.2% from the field, a ridiculous 65% from behind the arc, and has not missed a single free throw in the third quarter all season. He finished Thursday’s game with 29 points, four assists, and six more triples, making at least five in each of his last four games. The dude is just built different, and he is dragging the Warriors back into contention after that rough start.
Old Faces and Miami’s Misfire
The Warriors’ latest victim, the Miami Heat, featured a couple of familiar faces that probably did not enjoy the reunion. Andrew Wiggins scored just two points, and Captain Klay Thompson put up 11 points while blocking two shots. But combined, the two former champions shot a dismal 4-for-16 from the field. Klay definitely did not look amused when his old Splash Brother was clowning around for a photo during the game. You hate to see it for them, but you love to see the Warriors on a roll.
Even Giannis Antetokounmpo, who forced his way to Miami this summer after being a constant Warriors trade target, is not having the best time. He is averaging 28.3 points and 12.5 rebounds on the season, which is solid, but his team is now 3-6. Giannis finished the game with 20 points and 14 rebounds, but most of that production was in the first half, as he only managed four points after halftime. Oh, and the Heat’s warmups were black shirts with red flames on the back. It looked like Guy Fieri and a Hot Topic assistant manager designed them. Not a good look for grown basketball players, if we are being honest.
The Warriors have flipped the script from 0-3 to a six-game winning streak thanks to Curry’s otherworldly third-quarter performances. It is clear they have found their rhythm, and the rest of the league needs to take notice, especially after halftime.
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Originally reported by Golden State of Mind.
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