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March Madness rewind: Stephen Curry fuels Davidson’s comeback over Georgetown

Stephen Curry dropped 30 points on Roy Hibbert and the Georgetown Hoyas to advance Davidson into the 2008 Sweet 16.

With no NCAA Tournament brackets being busted this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Warriors Wire is highlighting notable March performances from current members on the Golden State roster.

Who doesn’t love a Cinderella story in March Madness? Long before he was winning Most Valuable Player awards and hanging championship banners in Oracle Arena, Stephen Curry played a key figure in one of the most memorable runs in NCAA Tournament history.

March 23, 2008

Coming off a thrilling victory against Gonzaga in the first round, Curry’s Davidson squad linked up with the second-seeded Georgetown Hoyas. With second-team All American Roy Hibbert returning for his senior season, the Hoyas were labeled as a favorite in 2008 after going to the Final Four in 2007.

However, the Big East regular-season champions ran into magic in the second round. Davidson fell down by 17 points to Georgetown, but it wasn’t enough to send Curry home.

After lighting up Gonzaga for 40 points, Curry missed 10 of his first 12 shots for the Wildcats. However, the future NBA All-Star nailed six of his final nine shots to score 25 of his 30 points in the second half. With the pressure on, Curry aced five of his six last free throws to seal the game for Davidson.

Despite limiting Curry early, the red hot shooter stunned John Thompson III’s Hoyas as Davidson danced into the Sweet 16.

Curry finished with 30 points on 8-of-21 shooting with five 3-pointers, five assists, three rebounds and three steals. Curry’s backcourt partner Jason Andrews added 20 points and five assists.

Next up, Davidson traveled to Detroit to face the Wisconsin Badgers in the Sweet 16.

Watch highlights from Davidson’s upset bid against Georgetown below.

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Al Horford has high praise for Steph Curry’s 2016 game-winner vs. Thunder

Al Horford called Steph Curry’s 2016 game-winner over the Thunder “one of the toughest shots ever!”

During the NBA’s hiatus due to coronavirus, watching highlights from the past has become popular amongst players across the league. Spencer Dinwiddie, Bam Adebayo, Stephen Curry and others have admitted to watching their old film while the season is on hold.

Another player weighed in on a famous clip from the past. Al Horford of the Philadelphia 76ers responded on social media to Stephen Curry’s long-distance game-winner against the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2016.

The veteran big man called Curry’s dagger 3-pointer “one of the toughest shots ever!”

Via @Al_Horford on Twitter:

Curry’s tied the NBA record for 12 makes from beyond the arc — with the most important coming from 38-feet with 2.5 seconds remaining in overtime to seal Golden State’s 53rd win of the season. The two-time Most Valuable Player ended his memorable night with 46 points on 14-of-24 shooting from the field.

Even Mike Breen’s call of Curry’s game-winning shot has lived on in NBA lore.

Fast forward to the 2019-20 season; Curry has only played in five games due to a broken hand injury he suffered early in the season. His return to the court was limited to one game due to the league suspending the season. When the season resumes, Curry will have 17 games left on the calendar.

Watch: Steph Curry shows off his golf game with a trick shot from home during the NBA hiatus

During the NBA’s coronavirus pandemic, Stephen Curry is showing off his golf game.

It has been over a week since the NBA suspended the season due to the coronavirus. Since the announcement from the league, precautions for COVID-19 have only grown.

As positives test results for the virus continue to pop up around the league, the NBA has directed teams to close practice facilities. With limited options for basketball activities and California under a stay at home order, members of the Golden State Warriors are getting creative with their free time.

On Friday, Stephen Curry showed off his golf skills. Callaway Golf asked the two-time Most valuable Players how he’s “playing through.” Curry responded on Twitter with a video of him acing a trick golf shot from home.

Curry hit an off-the-wall chip shot directly into a standing cup. The Davidson product celebrated in a similar fashion to one of his vintage long-distance 3-pointers.

Via @StephenCurry on Twitter:

Curry nominated his former teammate Kent Bazemore, tennis player Mardy Fish and the popular trick shot group “Dude Perfect” to follow with golf videos of their own.

Whether it’s golf, watching his old highlights, pledging donations or advocating for social distancing, Golden State’s point guard has been active during the NBA hiatus.

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Steph Curry’s ‘soul smiled’ during replay of Klay Thompson’s 60 point game from 2016

Stephen Curry spent his Wednesday night watching Klay Thompson’s 60 point game against the Indiana Pacers in 2016.

The NBA hit pause on the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. With no games until further notice, players around the league suddenly have an abundance of time on their hands.

Whether it’s playing video games, watching old highlights or learning the piano, members of the Golden State Warriors are getting creative while the season is suspended.

On Wednesday night, the Warriors got an appetizer to fill their basketball fix. NBC Sports Bay Area reaired the 2016 contest between Golden State and the Indiana Pacers — otherwise known as the Klay Thompson 60 point game.

Thompson famously recorded a new career-high in only three quarters against the Pacers. The three-time All-Star had Oracle Arena in a frenzy, scoring 60 points on 21-of-33 shooting with eight 3-pointers in only 29 minutes. Adding to the legend of the Thompson’s night, the shooting guard only dribbled the ball 11 times.

Thompson’s fellow Splash Brother tuned into the reair of the historic night in Oakland. Stephen Curry tweeted he was watching along with the replay like it was live.

Via @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:

On Thompson’s career night, Curry only tallied 13 points, but he did add 11 assists in 29 minutes.

For a team that has struggled with injuries and losses throughout the current season, a trip down memory lane might be just what the Golden State needs during the NBA hiatus.

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Steph Curry chimes in on other players watching past highlights during the NBA hiatus

While the NBA season is on hold, Stephen Curry is killing time watching his own highlights.

After missing 58 straight games due to a broken hand, Stephen Curry made his much-anticipated return to the court on March 5 against the Toronto Raptors.

However, Curry’s return to the Golden State Warriors was shortlived. The two-time Most Valuable Player missed the next two games with an illness and before he could get healthy, the entire NBA was put on hold.

The NBA suspended the 2019-20 season until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. Since the NBA went on hiatus, Curry has been advocating for social distancing in the wake of COVID-19.

The six-time All-Star and his wife Ayesha have set up meal donations for out of school children in the Bay Area. Curry was also apart of Golden State’s pledge to support Chase Center employee’s disaster relief fund. Yet, the Davidson product is still missing basketball.

On Twitter, Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie asked if any other NBA players are watching their own highlights “due to withdrawals.”

Curry’s response was classic.

Via @SDinwiddie_25 and @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:

Curry and Dinwiddie aren’t the only players watching their film during the NBA hiatus. A bevy of other players all chimed in to admit they’ve been watching past highlight reels.

When the NBA does return, Curry will have 17 regular-season games remaining to get his fix before the offseason.

Stephen Curry urging others to practice social distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus

Stephen Curry is calling on others to “take responsibility” in stopping the spread of coronavirus.

It’s only been a handful of days since the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season, and precautions surrounding the coronavirus are continuing to grow. The NBA’s hiatus is expected to last at least 30 days, yet that timeline could change.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending there should be no events of 50-or more people for the next eight weeks. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the NBA is bracing for a mid-to-late June return to the court as a best-case scenario.

After celebrating his 32nd birthday, Stephen Curry is calling for others to “take responsibility” in slowing down the spread of COVID-19.

Via @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:

What’s up everybody, I know this time is pretty hectic and crazy and there’s a lot of uncertainty out there, but I just want to take the time to encourage everybody to practice social distancing to the best of their abilities. I know people do a lot of different situations and a lot of demands, you know from person-to-person, but as best we can practice social distancing so we can get rid of the spread of this virus as soon as possible. Flatten the curve, make sure you stay six feet away from people wash your hands when you’re going inside-outside as much as you can on water, and so, and we can all come together collectively to stop the spread of this virus. So, everybody do their part. I’m doing mine at home, me and my family really enjoying family time, but as best you can social distance yourself. And we can flatten the curve and get rid of this virus as soon as possible. Appreciate it. Stop the spread. Let’s do it.

Since the NBA season has been on hold, Curry has been active in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The Warriors point guard and his wife Ayesha, have organized a donation for breakfast and lunch to out of school children in the Bay Area.

The two-time Most Valuable Player was a part of the Golden State Warriors’ pledge to build a disaster relief fund for out of work Chase Center employees.

When the NBA does open the season back up, the Golden State Warriors still have 17 games left on the calendar

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March Madness: How members of the Warriors performed in the NCAA Tournament

With no basketball on the schedule, take a look at how members of the Golden State Warriors fared in the NCAA Tournament.

For many basketball fans, March is considered the best month on the calendar. Selection Sunday marks the start of a four-week, drama-filled sensation known as March Madness. However, in 2020, things are a bit different.

There will be no “Cinderella story” or “bracket busters” in the 2020 edition of the NCAA Tournament due to the coronavirus pandemic. The NCAA has canceled its 68-team championship tournament in precaution to COVID-19.

With no games on the NBA or college basketball schedule, Warriors Wire looked back at how members of the 2019-20 edition of the Golden State Warriors fared in March Madness.

Before they were with Golden State, three different Dubs made trips to the final game, with others stamping spots in the Elite Eight. At the same time, one newly acquired Warrior was a victim of an upset in the opening weekend.

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Hall of Fame point guard wishes Stephen Curry a happy birthday on Instagram

The Answer paid respect to Stephen Curry on his birthday.

Stephen Curry won’t be suiting up for a basketball game on his birthday this year. Over his career, the Golden State Warriors are 4-2 on Curry’s birthday, yet his 2020 celebration on the court has been postponed.

For Curry’s 32nd birthday, the Warriors were slated to play Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. However, the NBA is on hiatus until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic.

While the NBA season is on hold, members of the Golden State Warriors have been sharing birthday wishes for the six-time All-Star.

Although they were never teammates, Allen Iverson chimed in on his fellow Most Valuable Player’s birthday. Iverson posted a happy birthday message for Curry on his Instagram. The Hall of Famer point guard shared a photo of him and Curry at NBA All-Star weekend in Charlotte.

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In 24 games against Golden State in his career, Iverson averaged 26.8 points, 6.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds per contest.

In the 2009-10 season, Curry and “The Answer” played against each other twice during Iverson’s final run in the NBA. Against Curry, Iverson tallied 18 and 20 points in two contests with the Warriors rookie scoring 7 and 14.

Pair of Golden State Warriors share birthday messages for Stephen Curry

Members of the Golden State Warriors are wishing Stephen Curry a happy 32nd birthday on social media.

Stephen Curry was scheduled to suit up for his sixth birthday game in his career with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday in Milwaukee. However, Curry’s birthday bout with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks has been postponed.

The NBA is currently on hiatus until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. The next set of Golden State Warriors games are on hold for at least 30 days.

While Curry won’t be joining his teammates on the court for his 32nd birthday, a pair of Warriors shared well wishes for the two-time Most Valuable Player on social media.

Damion Lee wished his brother-in-law and backcourt teammate a happy birthday on Instagram. In his birthday message, Lee compared Golden State’s six-time All-Star to singer Carl Thomas.

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Rookie Eric Paschall chimed in on Curry’s birthday on Twitter. Paschall posted a message for Curry to “Live it up OG!”

Via @epaschall on Twitter:

Curry has only played a handful of games with Lee and Paschall due to a broken hand injury and an illness that has limited him for a majority of the 2019-20 season.

When the Warriors are cleared to return from the COVID-19 hold, Curry and the Warriors will have 17 games remaining on the schedule.

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Counting down Stephen Curry’s top birthday performances with the Warriors

To celebrate Steph Curry turning 32, here are some of the best moments in his career on March 14.

Stephen Curry’s initial plan of playing against the Milwaukee Bucks on his 32nd birthday is going through some changes. Curry’s birthday showdown against Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee has been postponed as the NBA is currently on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Since being drafted by the Warriors in 2009, the Warriors are 4-2 on Curry’s birthday. However, in Golden State’s 117-106 win against the Los Angeles Lakers in2018, the six-time All-Star was out with an ankle injury on his 30th birthday.

In five games, the two-time Most Valuable Player is averaging 25.4 points on 49.4% shooting from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, with 6.0 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 steals per contest.

With Curry off the court for his 32nd birthday, Warriors Wire looked back into the two-time Most Valuable Player’s best moments on March 14.

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