Before the end of the third quarter, the Charlotte Hornets and Golden State Warriors traded big shots in a fiery sequence as seconds ticked off the clock.
With just over 30 seconds left in the frame, Terry Rozier knocked down a triple to cut Golden State’s lead to one point. Former Warrior Kelly Oubre Jr. followed his teammate with another clutch 3-pointer to give the Hornets a two-point lead with just five seconds remaining on the clock. However, it was enough time for the Warriors to put the ball in the hands of Steph Curry.
As the final seconds flew off the clock, Curry launched a deep jumper from around 40 feet from the bucket. The two-time Most Valuable Player was able to bank the shot in as the third quarter came to an end. Behind Curry’s buzzer-beater bank shot, the Warriors carried a one-point advantage heading into the final 12 minutes of the contest.
Via @SLAMonline on Twitter:
The bank is always open for Chef Curry. (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/PYX4y8DcxJ
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) November 15, 2021
Despite Curry’s clutch jumper in the third quarter, the Hornets had the final say, winning the game 106-102 in a thriller in Charlotte. Curry finished the contest with 24 points on 7-of-22 shooting from the field with 10 assists, six rebounds and three steals in 36 minutes.
Curry and the Warriors will be back on the court on Tuesday against former Warriors Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets.
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