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Today in Warriors history: Steph Curry breaks out for 39 points vs. Blazers in 2013

On March 30, 2013, Stephen Curry blistered the Blazers for 39 points in a blowout win.

It’s been almost three weeks since the Golden State Warriors last played a basketball game. The remaining 17 games of the 2019-20 NBA season has been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

With no game action on the calendar until further notice, Warriors Wire is digging into Golden State’s history to find noteworthy performances of the past. Baron Davis, Jason Richardson and the “We Believe” era Dubs have had their moments in our rewinds. However, on March 30, 2013, it was Stephen Curry’s night.

Before Curry was taking home Most Valuable Player trophies, he was busy trying to lead the Warriors to their first playoff appearance in six years. During the stretch run of the season, Curry and the Warriors welcomed Damian Lillard to his hometown of Oakland.

March 30, 2013

During his Rookie of the Year campaign, Lillard dropped 37 points in his first trip to Oracle Arena. In round two, Curry got the best of Lillard, holding him to only 16 points on 4-of-11 shooting in Golden State’s blowout 125-98 victory against Portland.

Curry dazzled in his breakout season with 39 points on 14-of-22 shooting. The Davidson product’s effort against Portland was his third-highest scoring total of the season. Curry drilled seven 3-pointers while tallying six assists and five rebounds in 37 minutes.

Carl Landry added a double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds off the bench to move Golden State to 42-32 with eight games remaining on the season.

Watch highlights from Curry’s 39 point night via YouTube:

Today in Warriors History: Jason Richardson hits spinning game winner vs. Dallas in 2006

With no NBA basketball on the radar, Warriors Wire is digging deep into Golden State’s history.

March usually translates to the stretch run of the NBA season, yet in 2020, things are a bit different. The league is on hold until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic.

When the season resumes, the Golden State Warriors will have 17 games remaining on the schedule. While the NBA is on hiatus, Warriors Wire is digging deep into the Dubs history to highlight standout performances from the past.

Long before Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson dominated the Bay Area basketball world, another dynamic scorer held court at Oracle Arena. In six seasons with Golden State, Jason Richardson averaged 18.3 points per game on 43.3% shooting from the field.

In 2006, “J-Rich” drilled an improbable game-winner that still rolls through Warriors highlight reels to this day.

March 23, 2006

In a struggling season, the Golden State Warriors were on a hot streak heading into a date with the playoff-bound Dallas Mavericks. The Warriors and Mavericks battled throughout in a contest that had 13 lead changes in total.

The game was tied at 107 with 3:24 left in the final period. A run of points from Jason Terry and Dirk Nowitzki stretched the Dallas lead into the final seconds. A missed free-throw with under five seconds from Terry opened the door for the Warriors to take the last shot.

Richardson snatched the defensive rebound and proceeded to streak down the court. Terry tried to stop the fast break, forcing Richardson into a spinning 3-point runner that drove through the bottom of the net as the final horn buzzed.

In a matter of seconds, Golden State’s shooting guard silenced American Airlines Arena with his game-winner. Richardson’s 40 points on 14-of-23 shooting spoiled Nowitzki’s 50 points for the Mavericks.

Watch Richardson’s thrilling game-winner below.

Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:

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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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Today in Warriors history: Splash Brothers unite for 70 points vs. Mavs in 2016

With no NBA games on the radar due to the coronavirus, Warriors Wire is digging deep into Golden State’s history.

Due to injuries, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson haven’t played a game together since the 2019 NBA Finals. Thompson has been ruled out for the season with a knee injury. However, the other Splash Brother was in the midst of making his long-awaited return to the basketball court.

After missing 58 games, Curry has only recorded one contest in his return from a broken left hand. With the NBA season on hold until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, Curry has yet to suit up for game two of his return.

With no games on the radar for the foreseeable future, Warriors Wire is looking back into Golden State’s history — highlighting top performances from the past. Yesterday, we looked at Jason Richardson’s 40 point effort against the Sacramento Kings in 2005.

On March 18, we hit rewind to 2016 when Curry and Thompson were both in the backcourt healthy.

March 18, 2016

After winning 73 regular-season games, the 2015-16 season will always be defined by Golden State’s game seven NBA Finals loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Still, the regular season provided a bevy of memorable moments for the Golden State Warriors.

On March 18, the Dubs converted road win number 30 against Dirk Nowitzki in Dallas.

Curry recorded 31 points on 12-of-26 shooting with six makes coming from beyond the arc. Thompson matched his Most Valuable Player teammate with 39 points on 14-of-22 from the floor with 10 triples.

Nowitzki scored 24 points while former Warrior David Lee added 16 points and 16 rebounds off the bench for the Mavericks. Though, it was no match for the red-hot Warriors in their 130-112 win as they improved to 62-6 on the season.

Watch highlights of the Curry and Thompson’s combined 70 point performance via Daily Motion:

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Today in Warriors history: Jason Richardson hits game winner in 40 point performance vs. Kings in 2005

With the NBA on hiatus, Warriors Wire is looking back into Golden State’s history.

While it’s technically the stretch run of the season, the Golden State Warriors won’t be suiting up for a game until further notice. The NBA has suspended the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

With no basketball on the radar, Warriors Wire is digging deep into Golden State’s history — highlighting worthy individual performances from the past. Yesterday, we looked at Klay Thompson’s clutch 23 second-half points against the Portland Trail Blazers in 2010.

While the modern Warriors roster has been littered with All-Star caliber players, in the early 2000s, Jason Richardson was the featured headliner at Oakland’s Oracle Arena.

March 17, 2005

The 2004-05 season for the Golden State Warriors wasn’t pretty for Mike Montgomery’s squad. However, Richardson started to establish himself as a true scoring threat in the league.

The shooting guard averaged 21.7 points per game on 44.6 % shooting from the field. Against the Kings late in the season, “J-Rich” exploded for 40 points against the playoff-bound Sacramento Kings.

Richardson shot 16-of-28 from the field, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. The Michigan State product added 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals against the Kings.

On top of his big night on the stat sheet, Richardson’s biggest bucket clinched the Warriors 100-97 win. Golden State held the lead throughout the game, yet the Kings fought their way back in the second half behind Cutino Mobley’s 28 points.

Kenny Thomas tied the game for Sacramento at 97, with 40 seconds remaining. The two-time Slam Dunk Champion drilled a 23-foot jumper with 28 seconds left in the game. Sacramento missed their next four shots to clinch the Warriors upset win.

Over his career with Golden State, Richardson recorded two 40 point efforts against the Kings.

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Today in Warriors History: Klay Thompson splashes late game-winning 3-pointer to beat the Blazers, 113-112

In 2014, Klay Thompson hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer to give the Golden State Warriors a one-point victory in Portland.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Golden State Warriors and the rest of the NBA are currently on hiatus until further notice.

With no basketball on the radar, Warriors Wire is digging deep into Golden State’s history — highlighting worthy performances from the past. Last week we looked back at Baron Davis’ 38 point effort against Steve Nash, Amar’e Stoudamire and the Phoenix Suns in 2008, today we rewind to 2014.

Prior to Steph Curry and Klay Thompson becoming NBA champions, the blossoming Splash Brothers were battling for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

March 16, 2014

Before clashing deep into future playoffs, the Golden State Warriors were fighting for position against Portland. The Warriors were listed behind Damian Lillard’s Blazers as the six seed in the Western Conference playoff picture before traveling to Portland for a mid-March contest.

The Blazers jumped out to a lead that grew to 18 in the third quarter. However, it wasn’t enough to close out Curry and Thompson. The Washington State product scored 23 of his 27 points in the second half to push Golden State back into the game.

The Warriors grabbed the lead with six minutes left in the final quarter, setting up a classic finish. With 11 seconds left, Portland stole the lead back, 111-110. The next possession, Thompson drilled a triple to put the Warriors up by two points. Portland’s Nick Batum missed a game-tying free throw with five seconds remaining to clinch Golden State’s road win.

On top of Thompson’s heroic 27 points, Curry added 37 on 11-of-24 shooting from the field with six makes coming from beyond the arc.

Watch highlights from Golden State’s 113-112 win via YouTube:

In 2014, the Warriors secured a spot in the postseason for the second consecutive year. Although they were eliminated in the first round by the Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State followed their playoff exit in 2014 with five straight trips to the NBA Finals.

On this date in Warriors history: Baron Davis drops near career-high 38 points vs. Phoenix Suns

Looking back on March 13 in Warriors history, Baron Davis dropped 38 points against Amar’e Stoudemire and the Phoenix Suns in 2008.

The 2019-20 season for the Golden State Warriors is officially on hold. The NBA has suspended the season with 17 games remaining due to the coronavirus pandemic. The league will go on hiatus for at least 30 days, according to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

The Warriors were slated to play the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center in San Francisco on March 12 before going on a five-game east coast road trip. However, the next game on Golden State’s schedule won’t come until further notice.

With no basketball on the radar, Warriors Wire is digging deep into Golden State’s history — highlighting worthy individual performances from the past.

March 13, 2008

Prior to the arrival of Stephen Curry, Golden State’s premier point-guard went by the name of Baron Davis. The UCLA product will live in Warriors-lore for his heroic efforts as the centerpiece of the “We Believe” teams.

Davis registered one his highest-scoring night as a member of the Warriors on March 13 in the 2007-08 season.

In Golden State’s 123-115 loss to the Phoenix Suns, Davis dropped 38 points — two short of his career-high, on 15-of-30 shooting from the field while hitting 6-of-11 from beyond the arc. The former Golden State guard added nine rebounds, eight assists, three steals and a block.

Watch highlights from Davis’ 38 point night here via YouTube:

Amar’e Stoudemire paced the Suns with 36 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks. Steve Nash added 21 points while dropping 14 dimes in Phoenix’s late-season victory.

Golden State finished the season with a 48-34 record, but did not qualify for the 2008 playoffs. In the offseason, Davis left the Warriors to join the Los Angeles Clippers via free agency on a five-year, $65-million contract.