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NBA Twitter reacts to Steph Curry’s 37 point performance in the Warriors win over the Nets

After dropping 37 points in the Warriors win over Kevin Durant and the Nets, Steph Curry’s performance caught the attention of NBA Twitter.

When the Golden State Warriors met the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, all eyes were on Steph Curry and Kevin Durant.

Along with holding the top two spots on the NBA leaderboard in scoring, both Curry and Durant are coming off Western and Eastern Conference Player of the Week awards.

In a primetime battle, Curry quickly answered the bell. The two-time former Most Valuable Player went to work in the opening frame, scoring 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field to go along with two assists and two steals. Curry caught fire from deep to start the game, drilling four 3-pointers in the first quarter.

Curry stayed hot from beyond the arc throughout the game, recording nine 3-pointers on 9-of-14 shooting from long distance. A flurry of Curry’s triples came from near the logo in Brooklyn.

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While helping lead the Warriors to a 117-99 win over the Nets, the seven-time All-Star finished the contest with a game-high 37 points on 12-of-19 shooting from the field with seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block in 29 minutes.

Along with getting loud cheers and MVP chants from the fans at Barclays Center, Curry’s performance caught the attention of the NBA Twitter community.

Below is a look at what fans and analysts were saying about Curry’s run against the Nets on Wednesday night.

Reaction, Stats: Warriors open season with blowout loss to Nets, 125-99

Poor shooting from the Golden State Warriors leads to a blowout loss to the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA season-opening game, 125-99.

After a nine-month wait, the Golden State Warriors’ highly-anticipated return to the court was one to forget. 

A poor Golden State shooting night paired with steady performances from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving led to a Brooklyn blowout over the Warriors to open the season, 125-99.

While the Warriors struggled to shoot the ball, the pairing of Durant and Irving combined for 48 points in their first appearance as teammates. 

As Brooklyn scored at ease, Golden State struggled to find the bottom of the Net. The Warriors shot an underwhelming 37-of-99 (37.4%). To keep up with Brooklyn, Golden State needed to find the range from long distance. However, the Warriors’ shooting struggles stretched beyond the arc, tallying 10-of-33 from 3-point range.

Adding to their woeful shooting, Golden State’s 18 turnovers didn’t help their bid for a comeback against Brooklyn. 

After facing off against Durant, Irving and the Nets, Golden State’s schedule doesn’t get easier. The Warriors will carry their 0-1 record to Milwaukee for a Christmas day tilt against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.

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