Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been his usual dominant self from three-point range to start the ‘23-‘24 NBA season, and he made some impressive history during Golden State’s clash against the Pistons on Monday.
Steph Curry scored 34 points and the Golden State Warriors dominated on the offensive glass in a 120-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. After draining four three-pointers in the first quarter, Curry became the first player in NBA history to record four or more threes in each of the first eight games of a season.
Curry scored 16 points in the first 7 1/2 minutes and finished the half with 20 as the Warriors built a 56-48 lead. Golden State had an 8-1 advantage in offensive rebounds, leading to a 15-2 edge in second-chance points. In his first seven games this year, Curry has already made 40 three-pointers on 82 attempts, good for a stunning 48.8% clip.
He’s averaging 5.7 made threes per game, and he started hot on Monday, hitting four of his first five attempts. Curry has attempted at least 10 threes in every game this year, averaging 11.7 attempts per night.
Curry currently owns the record for the most threes made in a single season, having netted 402 in ‘15-‘16. He made 5.1 threes per game that season, a figure he’s outpacing to start this season.
NBA Star Stephen Curry Sets Historic Three-Point Record in the ’23-’24 Season
Stephen Curry, the standout player for the Golden State Warriors, continues to exhibit his trademark dominance from beyond the arc at the outset of the ’23-’24 NBA season. In a recent clash with the Detroit Pistons, Curry achieved a remarkable feat, underscoring his exceptional three-point prowess.
During the game against the Pistons, Curry displayed his scoring prowess by amassing 34 points. The Golden State Warriors secured a resounding 120-109 victory, thanks in part to their dominance on the offensive glass.
In a remarkable first-quarter performance, Curry drained four three-pointers, etching his name in NBA history. He became the first player ever to record four or more successful three-pointers in each of the first eight games of an NBA season.
Curry’s scoring was nothing short of spectacular. He accumulated 16 points within the initial 7 and a half minutes of the game, concluding the first half with an impressive 20 points. This effort helped the Warriors establish a solid 56-48 lead over the Pistons. Notably, Golden State outperformed their opponents in the offensive rebound department with an 8-1 advantage, ultimately resulting in a 15-2 lead in second-chance points.
In the seven games played earlier in the season, Curry showcased his remarkable shooting skills by sinking 40 three-pointers out of 82 attempts, boasting an outstanding 48.8% success rate. On average, Curry made 5.7 three-pointers per game. He continued his hot streak during the game against the Pistons, connecting on four of his initial five attempts.
It’s worth noting that Curry has consistently attempted at least 10 three-pointers in every game this season, with an average of 11.7 attempts per night. These numbers underscore his unwavering commitment to perimeter shooting.
Notably, Curry already holds the record for the most three-pointers made in a single season, having netted an astonishing 402 during the ’15-’16 season. He averaged 5.1 three-pointers per game that season, a feat he is currently surpassing as he embarks on this year’s campaign.