Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Stephen Curry's 36 factors assist USA rally and defeat Serbia

Gerald Bourguet: Crew USA beats Serbia 95-91 regardless of trailing by as many as 17 because of a much-needed Steph Curry Recreation (36 factors, 8 rebounds, 12-19 FG, 9-14 3P). Kevin Durant had 9 factors on 4-8 FG, Devin Booker had 6 factors on 2-of-4 FG. Gold medal sport in opposition to France on Saturday
Supply: Twitter @GeraldBourguet

What’s the excitement on Twitter?

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker is now a team-best +112 via 10 video games for Crew USA. The following-closest is Steph Curry at +82.
Kevin Durant, regardless of solely enjoying in 5 video games for the US, is tied with LeBron James for third at +77 – 5:18 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
That’s the most effective sport in USA Olympic sport ever, proper?
Higher than 2008 Spain.
LeBron, Curry AND KD all cooking.
17-point comeback.
Towards the most effective participant on the earth.
The total Embiid rollercoaster.
Bogdanovic and Carmelo yapping.
It had all the pieces. – 5:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Stephen Curry got here into at the moment’s sport with simply 29 factors on 10-of-28 taking pictures (5-of-20 from 3) and 10 rebounds complete in 4 Olympic video games for Crew USA in his first Olympics.
In the present day? 36 factors on 12-of-19 taking pictures (9-of-14 from 3) and eight boards. #TeamUSA #DubNation #Paris2024. pic.x.com/xi3vmme7dv5:14 PM

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Kevin Durant on Steph Curry:
“That was a godlike efficiency. God was with him tonight. It was one of many best video games I’ve ever seen him play.” – 5:14 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
LeBron, KD and Curry within the 4th quarter for Crew USA: pic.x.com/qmr6qfoxdf5:11 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
LeBron James and Kevin Durant rejoice with Stephen Curry after USA Basketball comes again for a 95-91 victory over Serbia within the semifinals pic.x.com/g9vhdunak55:05 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
“Kudos to Serbia however we got here via. Chef Curry with a classic Chef Curry sport, Joel was massive time for us, and we would have liked it.” LeBron offers credit score after triple double win sending US to Olympic finals pic.x.com/rbf0mwotaq5:02 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Enormous Steph Curry legacy sport… was the most effective participant and single-handedly stored the USA even shut – 4:57 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Return and watch Avramovic rotate to Steph Curry with 6:15 left in 3Q like his life relied on it, after which inform me why he went lacking for the remainder of the sport. – 4:53 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
CHEF CURRY COOKED 🧑‍🍳
Steph Curry’s 36 factors are the second most in a sport by a USA males’s participant on the Olympics all-time 🔥 pic.x.com/xb3zbsilpd4:52 PM

Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Really easy to get tight as a giant time favourite with big expectations and also you’re down double digits going into the 4th. I don’t care in regards to the expertise hole. That confirmed a number of psychological fortitude. Wonderful sport. Steph Curry added to his already unreal legend. – 4:52 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
USA Basketball rating: People mount frantic comeback vs. Serbia in Paris Olympics as Steph Curry stars
cbssports.com/olympics/information/…4:52 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Curry big, Durant with the clutch basket, however Embiid, don’t overlook Embiid. – 4:52 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Unimaginable sport. Phenomenal win. Curry, James, Durant come up big to drag it out for USA in opposition to sensational Serbian effort. Very, very very like semis in Sydney vs. Lithuania, the sport once we knew the world really was catching up. – 4:50 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
When Crew USA was pushed to the brink, they went with Curry, Booker, LeBron, Durant and Embiid to shut it out.
Wonderful to see LeBron, Durant and Steph band collectively for an opportunity to win Gold. – 4:50 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
TEAM USA AND STEPH CURRY ARE INEVITABLE 🔥🇺🇸 #Paris2024
👏 Crew USA with an EPIC comeback in opposition to Serbia to advance to the gold medal sport! pic.x.com/tmgopagtvp4:50 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Crew USA wins 4thQ 32-15 and beats Serbia by 4. Steph Curry was unimaginable with 36 pts, 9 3s. Durant & Embiid got here alive in 4th. Nice sport plan/execution by Serbia, led by double figures for a very long time. – 4:50 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Heartbreaker for Serbia. That was a real scare for Crew USA. Had an opportunity to win it on the finish.
What a efficiency from Steph Curry, and that shot from Kevin Durant…
Serbia: 15/29 from 3 in first 3 quarters
0/10 from 3 within the 4th – 4:49 PM
Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
Curry and Durant save the day. Like outdated occasions. Steph yet one more chapter for his unimaginable legacy. – 4:49 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
The outdated guard got here via once more. Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James gained that sport for USA. – 4:49 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Crew USA beats Serbia 95-91 regardless of trailing by as many as 17 because of a much-needed Steph Curry Recreation (36 factors, 8 rebounds, 12-19 FG, 9-14 3P).
Kevin Durant had 9 factors on 4-8 FG, Devin Booker had 6 factors on 2-of-4 FG.
Gold medal sport in opposition to France on Saturday – 4:49 PM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
Only a spectacular comeback win for the US. That was an enormous problem by a hot-shooting Serbian workforce. However the States ran them down and acquired it accomplished with the most effective sport by far of the Olympics from Steph Curry. What a sport. – 4:49 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
There was one thing extra in that Curry/Durant hug. Two guys who’ve accomplished it collectively earlier than however each got here via collectively in what was most likely the largest stress spot both of them have ever been in. – 4:49 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Crew USA doesn’t win this sport with out Curry doing what he did. Unimaginable efficiency. 36 factors (12-19 FG, 9-14 3FG) and eight boards. Wow! – 4:49 PM
Dustin Dopirak @DustinDopirak
Wow. Took completely all the pieces that they had. What a sport, Steph Curry. – 4:48 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Crew USA doesn’t win this sport with out Joel Embiid. He, Steph Curry, and LeBron James had been phenomenal in that 4th quarter. Kevin Durant made some massive performs, too. Gutsy effort. – 4:48 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
In the event you don’t like Steph Curry I’m sorry to report that you could now depart the nation for at the very least 30 days – 4:48 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Crew USA has roared again from a 13-point deficit within the fourth quarter to take the lead with lower than two minutes remaining.
A historic efficiency from Stephen Curry with 32 factors to date. pic.x.com/qkmoyivjla4:42 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Steph Curry higher not need to donate an providing to any church within the nation for so long as he lives. – 4:41 PM
Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
Extra drama from Mr. Curry. Wonderful participant. – 4:41 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Absolute road-grader display screen by Embiid on that Curry 3. Freaking annihilated the man. What a rally. – 4:41 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
LeBron and Curry. Nonetheless kings of the court docket. – 4:41 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Stephen Curry took it to a different stage on this sport! – 4:40 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
This has been some Herculean stuff from Crew USA — led by the Embiid, Curry and James. – 4:38 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Steph Curry — USA —
27 PTS 36 PTS
9/14 FG 13/30 FG
USA 🇺🇸 down by 13 after 3Q vs Serbia 🇷🇸 – 4:23 PM
Kylen Mills @KylenMills
The Olympic document for made threes in a single sport is 10. Steph Curry has made 8 with 2:37 to go within the third quarter. #usa #OlympicGames4:16 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I actually don’t know the way lengthy you possibly can maintain Curry out of this sport. – 4:15 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Steph Curry is enjoying on a distinct stage proper now. – 4:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jokic is the fixed outlet for any ball stress Crew USA places on the ball handler, particularly when Embiid is enjoying protection within the lane.
Curry continues to cook dinner. 7-of-10 from 3. Acquired loopy matchups. Acquired a guard matched up in opposition to Embiid, who simply fell, referred to as for journey. – 4:11 PM
Kylen Mills @KylenMills
LET. CURRY. COOK. seventh triple of the sport for the chef. He can’t come off the ground. #usa #Olympics4:11 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Stephen Curry is the one motive we’re not barreling in the direction of the 2028 RedIIm Crew proper now. – 4:09 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Serbia 54-43 half.
Nikola Jokic 9 factors, 7 assists, 3 rebounds. Aleksa Avramovic 15 factors. Crew 10-of-19 on 3s.
Steph Curry 20 (6-of-9 on 3s). LeBron James 9. Crew: 9-of-19 on 3s.
Kevin Durant 0 factors (0-for-1 FG). Devin Booker 3 factors (1-of-3 FG) #Suns #TeamUSA #Paris20243:56 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Steph Curry is retaining Crew USA afloat with a half to go 🙏 pic.x.com/iopi8dhorh3:52 PM

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Serbia is 10-for-19 from 3.
USA is 9-for-19 from 3 (because of Steph Curry)
Nikola Jokic has 7 assists, 0 turnovers, and is a game-high +9 – 3:51 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Crew USA down by 11 to Serbia at halftime, need to surprise if this workforce of legends can convey sufficient defensive vitality in 2ndH to show it round.
Serbia taking pictures nicely from 3, Jokic doing what he does, places stress on protection and finds open man. Curry has 20 of US’s 43 pts – 3:50 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Crew USA down 54-43 at half after trailing Serbia the vast majority of the primary 20mins. Curry acquired sizzling and LeBron had his manner.
However they want extra from the remainder of the lineup. Serbia shot 10 of 19 from distance, inclduing 4 from Avramovic.
Now, how will they reply? – 3:50 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Steph Curry:
20 factors on 10 FG makes an attempt
Remainder of Crew USA
22 factors on 21 FG makes an attempt – 3:48 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The US is down 54-43 at halftime. Curry leads Crew USA with 20 factors on 7-10 FG (6-9 3P), and he, LeBron and Embiid have mixed for 36 of their 43 factors.
Booker has 3 factors on 1-3 FG, Durant has but to attain and has solely gotten 1 shot – 3:48 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Robust 6-point swing there for the US with Steph Curry lacking an open 3 and Bogdan Bogdanovic knocking his look down. Simply need to chip away and keep inside putting distance getting into the 4th. Even enjoying simply 40 minutes, there’s a protracted technique to go. #Olympics3:40 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Crew US had an amazing shot to chop it to eight, then a turnover by Jrue, then Curry settling for a 3 on a 2-1 break results in a Bogi triple the opposite manner. Bogi is such a gamer. – 3:39 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
We’ve performed 14 minutes.
USA gamers not named Stephen Curry have 10 factors. – 3:33 PM
Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
I didn’t get to say this in my Olympics reporting, however I requested Steph Curry who makes *him* star-struck and he stated Simone Biles and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. – 3:31 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Crew USA down 14 with 7:40 left in 2Q. USA gamers in addition to Curry are 2 for 11 FG with 8 pts. Paris2024 – 3:28 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
USA gamers not named Curry shoot 1-of-8 in first quarter with some sloppy turnovers (taking a look at you, Ant). Acquired to wash issues up quick. – 3:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Crew USA down eight after one.
Curry 6-of-8 FGs. Remainder of workforce: 1-of-8. #TeamUSA #Paris20243:24 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Serbia 31, @usabasketball 23 on the finish of 1. Exterior of Stephen Curry (17 factors), USA struggling offensively. Serbia has made 5 3-pointers. – 3:22 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Steph Curry finishes with 17 factors within the first quarter as Crew USA trails Serbia, 31-23 👀 pic.x.com/axsyryt9je3:22 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Crew USA down 31-23 to Serbia after the 1Q. We’re getting the long-awaited Steph Curry Recreation (17 factors on 6-of-8 taking pictures), however the remainder of the workforce has 6 factors on 1-of-8 taking pictures mixed – 3:22 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Serbia shoots 65 p.c, hits 5 3-pointers and leads Crew USA 31-23 after 1Q. Curry scored 17, his teammates mixed for one FG. #Paris20243:22 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Finish of 1Q: SRB 31, USA 23
Bogdan Bogdanovic 9 factors (4/5 FG), 1 help
Steph Curry: 17 factors (6/8 FG), 1 help – 3:22 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Steph Curry during the last 3 #Olympics video games: 18 factors
Steph Curry via the first quarter vs. Serbia: 17 factors
Steph did Steph issues. #USABMNT #USASRB #Paris20243:21 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Serbia up 25-19 with 2:53 left within the first quarter over USA, however Nikola Jokic has two fouls now. Stephen Curry 14 factors – 3:18 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Steph Curry kicks off the sport in type!🔥🇺🇸 #Paris2024 pic.x.com/agxwkbqwyd3:18 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Steph Curry: 17 factors, 6-8 FG, 5-7 3P
Remainder of Crew USA: 6 factors, 1-6 FG, 1-3 3P – 3:17 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Stephen Curry takes break late in first with 17 factors. – 3:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Benefit Crew USA has is having Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo coming off the bench.
These 4 on the market with Curry, who’s on hearth to begin.
Serbia could have the option nullify that with the familiarity it has having performed Crew USA twice. Up 25-20. – 3:15 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
CHEF CURRY IS COOKIN’ 🧑‍🍳
Steph has 14 factors within the first 3:30 for Crew USA 🔥 pic.x.com/m23165zmtt3:11 PM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
midway via the primary, LeBron hits the primary non-Steph Curry basket of the sport for Crew USA – 3:10 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Stephen Curry going offfffff – 3:09 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Properly, Steph Curry. – 3:08 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
The Nuisance on the flare display screen for Curry within the nook you like to see it – 3:07 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Steph Curry Recreation is lastly right here – 3:06 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Joel Embiid once more beginning at middle for Crew USA vs. Serbia at the moment at 3 p.m. Japanese in Olympic semifinal (and Bam Adebayo subsequently once more off the bench). Different starters:
LeBron James
Jrue Vacation
Devin Booker
Stephen Curry – 2:53 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Kevin Durant will always remember watching Simone Biles in individual. Steph Curry remains to be smiling in regards to the Crew USA boat. Devin Booker, handycam in tow, is all-in on skateboarding.
Speaking with NBA stars about their favourite Paris reminiscences, @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/56872…8:00 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Who’s your FAVOURITE Olympic duo? #Paris2024 🤜🤛
🇷🇸 Bogdan Bogdanovic & Nikola Jokic
🇩🇪 Dennis Schroder & Franz Wagner
🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama & Rudy Gobert
🇺🇸 Stephen Curry & LeBron James
🇨🇦 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & RJ Barrett
❓ OTHER pic.x.com/w52j0jfest7:23 AM

Rick Noland @RickNoland
Bible when prepared, Vigorous, Williams, Cobb, Boyd. No extra Carrasco, Allen, Curry – 5:53 PM

Extra on this storyline

Marc J. Spears: Anthony Davis: “Acquired two phrases. Stephen Curry. Joel Embiid.” -via Twitter @MarcJSpears / August 8, 2024
Stephen Curry simply needed to really feel like one of many Olympians. Through the July 26 opening ceremonies, he was floating down the Seine River on the Crew USA boat, surrounded by a whole bunch of elite athletes. However the Golden State Warriors star’s superstar standing stored getting in the way in which of this once-in-a-lifetime expertise. “I didn’t really feel like simply one in all (the athletes) at first, as a result of individuals had been coming as much as me saying, ‘Can I’ve an image with you?’” stated Curry, who, at 36, is competing in his first Olympics. “It was that kind of vibe. I needed to really cease and inform them, like, ‘No, I wish to know who you might be, what you do and stage the enjoying area, since you’re right here for a motive too.’” -via New York Instances / August 8, 2024
StatMuse: Highest TS% in a 30+ PPG season: 66.9 — Steph 66.1 — Dantley 65.5 — Steph 65.6 — Embiid 65.2 — Dantley 64.9 — Giannis pic.x.com/prua8nbo7y -via Twitter @statmuse / August 7, 2024


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