OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 3: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors leaves the court after Game Two of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on June 3, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) Stephen Curry broke the NBA Finals record for 3-pointers in a single game, as the Warriors finished a blowout of the Cavaliers. Tonight, in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals, Stephen Curry broke a record that, honestly, it’s surprising he did not already hold as he made more 3-pointers in a single NBA Finals game than any one else ever has. With just over three and a half minutes remaining in the game, Curry dribbled for a few seconds while Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman leaned in to guard him one on one before Curry stepped back to his left, launching a 3-pointer that swished through the net, giving the Warriors a 21 point lead and himself the aforementioned record. This record is yet another on the way of Curry’s seemingly inevitable journey to break every 3-point-related record in league history, as he already holds the record for most 3-pointers in a single game, most consecutive games with a 3-pointer, and most 3-pointers in a single season with 402, among several others. Stephen Curry (33 PTS, 8 AST, 7 REB) knocked down an #NBAFinals record 9 3-pointers to fuel the @warriors Game 2 win! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/3Yv8M0RX0t — NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2018 Tonight was a testament to how Curry’s shooting can ignite the Warriors, giving them an extra spark that cannot be found elsewhere, electrifying both his teammates and his crowd. Stephen Curry is perhaps the best shooter in NBA history, seemingly able to make any shot at any time from any distance, regardless of the situation or how tightly the defense is playing him. Accordingly, it feels like only a matter of time until Curry comes to hold even more records than he already does. Already, after just 87 playoff games, Curry is threatening to pass Ray Allen and Reggie Miller to become the all time leader in career playoff 3-pointers, a record he could potentially break by the end of these Finals. The previous mark for most 3s in a Finals game was held by Ray Allen who made eight triples in the 2010 NBA Finals, also in Game 2. As soon as Curry emerged as a superstar in 2013, and began making deep playoff runs, it quickly became a record that appeared a lot less safe than it had before. Now, as the series moves to Cleveland for Game 3, fans will await to see what future shooting displays Curry has in store and what records are next to fall.<doc-sep>The Telegraph Two of the surprise packages of this clay-court season have been British – initially Dan Evans, who made a deep run in Monte Carlo, and more lately Cameron Norrie, who played his second final in three weeks on Sunday. Unfortunately, Norrie wasn’t able to land a maiden ATP title in Lyon. But then he was up against Stefanos Tsitsipas, who has been the dominant force of 2021 outside the slams, and now stands at No 1 in the table of most rankings points gained since January 1. Nevertheless, it had been a hugely creditable effort for Norrie to go this far, especially when you consider that he took out top seed Dominic Thiem on Thursday, and then trounced big-hitting Russian Karen Khachanov in Saturday’s semi-final, losing only two games in the process. Norrie has come to clay late in his career, but it feels like this is developing into his favourite surface. He has one of the heaviest left-handed forehands in the game, loaded with top-spin, and uses it like a miniature version of Rafael Nadal. The result has been a tally of 14 wins and only four losses since he began his European clay-court swing in Barcelona. So while the French Open, which starts next Sunday, has traditionally been a graveyard of British hopes, there are reasons to hope that this year’s event could deliver some more positive results. Norrie’s previous final in Estoril had been a nervewracking affair which he eventually lost on a deciding-set tie-break to the more experienced Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas. Sunday was more straightforward for Tsitsipas, who needed only 69 minutes to hammer home a 6-3, 6-3 victory. It was Tsitsipas’ second title of the clay-court sequence, after he won Monte Carlo in mid-April, taking out Evans in the semi-final along the way. He has become a serious contender to upset the establishment – specifically Nadal and Novak Djokovic – at Roland Garros over the next few weeks. “I felt in good shape from the beginning of the tournament,” said Tsitsipas afterwards. “I am proud of today’s match, I knew it would be a difficult one against Cameron, who has been showing great tennis this week. He has been winning against good players and showing what the left hand can do on clay. “It was not an easy match today. I had to handle the nerves and I am proud of my performance and the way I stayed focused towards my goal.” On this year’s results, meanwhile, both Evans and Norrie stand among the world’s 20 most successful men. Evans is at No 16 and Norrie No 14. The next challenge for them both is to convert that ATP Tour form into a deep run at a major.<doc-sep>Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press Stephen Curry put together one of the best efforts of his career in Game 2 on Sunday night against the Cavaliers, breaking the NBA Finals record with nine made three-pointers in a game, per the NBA Twitter account. Ray Allen hit eight in a game while a member of the Boston Celtics in 2010. Curry was 9-of-17 from beyond the arc before coming out of the game with just over three minutes remaining with Golden State having pulled away. The guard finished with a game-high 33 points to go with eight assists and seven rebounds in what became a 122-103 win. A number of his three-pointers also came at a high degree of difficulty, as we have come to expect from Curry, knocking down shots regardless of the defense or where he was on the floor: Video Play Button McCollum and the Blazers Snapped Postseason Losing Streak for "Jennifer" Stars Invest in Plant-Based Food as Vegetarianism Sweeps NBA The NBA Got Some Wild Techs This Season Jarrett Allen Is One of the NBA’s Hottest Rim Protectors Wade's Jersey Swaps Created Epic Moments This Season Westbrook Makes History While Honoring Nipsey Hussle Devin Booker Makes History with Scoring Tear 29 Years Ago, Jordan Dropped Career-High 69 Points Bosh Is Getting His Jersey Raised to the Rafters in Miami Steph Returns to Houston for 1st Time Since His Moon Landing Troll Lou Williams Is Coming for a Repeat of Sixth Man of the Year Pat Beverley Has the Clippers Stealing the LA Shine LeBron Keeps Shredding NBA Record Books Young's Hot Streak Is Heating Up the ROY Race with Luka LeBron and 2 Chainz Form a Superteam to Release a New Album Wade's #OneLastDance Dominated February Warriors Fans Go Wild After Unforgettable Moments with Steph Eight Years Ago, the Nuggets Traded Melo to the Knicks Two Years Ago, the Kings Shipped Boogie to the Pelicans ASG Will Be Competitive Again If the NBA Raises the Stakes Right Arrow Icon The 30-year-old has already broken plenty of shooting records in his career, currently responsible for the three best seasons in NBA history in made three-pointers. His teammate, Klay Thompson, is the only other player in the top five in this category. Curry has now scored 62 points through two games this series, shooting 14-of-28 from three-point range. Although he hasn't won a Finals MVP despite winning two rings, he appears to be on his way this time around.<doc-sep>CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos or video on a mobile device OAKLAND – The shot clock ticked away close to zero. Yet, Warriors guard Stephen Curry backed away toward the perimeter and casually tossed a 29-foot 3-pointer that swished into the net. Warriors guard Klay Thompson needed three days of nearly around-the-clock treatment to heal his left ankle. Yet, Thompson stepped on the court and played as if nothing happened. Want Warriors news in your inbox? Sign up for the free DubsDaily newsletter. Warriors forward Kevin Durant surprisingly labored through recent inefficient scoring performances. Yet, Durant quickly erased any concern about those developments with every shot he made. The three Warriors’ stars seemingly can make shots anytime they want. All they have to do is take them. Yet, charting the Warriors’ 122-103 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday at Oracle Arena involves much more than scanning the boxscore for Curry, Durant and Thompson. It involves appreciating the circumstances that led to a 2-0 series lead entering Game 3 on Wednesday in Cleveland. Want real-time Warriors news texted to your phone? Sign up for Mark Medina’s private text messaging service. Curry finished with 33 points, while going 11-of-26 from the field and a postseason career-high 9-of-17 from 3-point range along with eight assists. Curry eclipsed former NBA sharpshooter Ray Allen for most 3-pointers in an NBA Finals game after he made eight in Game 2 of the 2010 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. And Curry drilled all five of his 3-point attempts in the fourth quarter. “It’s all about trying to get a win and doing whatever you can to make that happen,” Curry said. “If we focus on that, good things happen individually all across the board. So I never woke up and was like, ‘All right, let’s go get nine threes and get the record.’ It was more so about playing the game the right way, having good intentions out there on the court and good things happen.” To subscribe to the Planet Dubs podcast click here. Good things also happened to Durant, who had 26 points while shooting 10-of-14 from the field and 2-of-3 from 3-point range, nine rebounds and seven assists. He shot efficiently from the field after shooting 8-of-22 and 1-of-7 from the perimeter in the Warriors’ Game 1 win over Cleveland. He also played a role in limiting Cleveland forward LeBron James to 29 points on 10-of-20 shooting, 13 assists, nine rebounds after he scored a postseason-high 51 points in Game 1. “Kevin is probably going to have 26 points, whether he plays well or not,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “That’s how talented he is. He’s always going to score. It’s not a matter about scoring. It’s about the defensive intensity.” It is also about Thompson’s toughness. The Warriors became skeptical of Thompson’s availability on Saturday after he reported feeling more pain in a left ankle injury stemmed from Cleveland guard J.R. Smith crashing into it in Game 1. After receiving constant treatment for the past three days that he said did not involve any pain killers, Thompson had 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting and 3-of-8 from 3-point range. He also became the sixth player in NBA history to make 300 career 3-pointers in the postseason. “At this point in the season, any means necessary,” Thompson said. “The ankle feels great.” Thompson will receive treatment during the Warriors’ travel day to Cleveland on Monday and on Tuesday. All so Thompson can “conserve all I’ve got” for Game 3 on Wednesday. “It’s something that you use a lot,” Thompson said. “I didn’t realize how much you use your ankle until you hurt it.” Curry then intervened, “you should have asked me!” After all, Curry dealt with ankle injuries at the beginning of his nine-year NBA career and had four overlapping ailments this season to his right ankle. The two could share a laugh about that moment partly because of Curry’s heroics that sealed the Warriors’ win. After Curry airballed a 3-point attempt as time expired at the end of the third quarter, he and Cavaliers veteran Kendrick Perkins exchanged words that Curry said was “much ado about nothing.” Thompson joked, “it’s a good movie.” Then Curry provided an even better movie in the fourth quarter. After James made a 3-pointer to cut the Warriors’ lead to 90-83 with 11:04 left, Curry made consecutive 3-pointers to widen the gap to 96-83 with 10:12 remaining. He then sank the aforementioned 29-foot shot before a shot-clock violation over Cleveland forward Kevin Love for a 103-89 cushion with 7:54 left. While Thompson called that shot “the dagger,” Kerr noted that Curry “seemed to hit a big shot every time we needed one.” Related Articles Warriors and their fans have been part of NBA’s fans vs. players problem Steve Kerr admits he can’t stop thinking about Klay Thompson’s return Andrew Wiggins wants to play in the Olympics. Will Steph Curry appear in his first Games? Kurtenbach: The Warriors can’t make the same mistake again this offseason Warriors exit interviews: Wiseman in future plans, help for Curry, the Klay-Oubre puzzle and more “You definitely notice the looks on their faces when he hit some of the shots,” said Warriors forward Draymond Green, who had five points, eight rebounds and seven assists. “It was like dagger after dagger. They played great defense, and he pulled up and hit a three in your face. You definitely notice the effect that it has on the opposing team.” The Warriors definitely noticed the effect Durant’s more deliberate approach toward his shooting and his more aggressive approach toward his defense. The Warriors also definitely noticed Thompson’s toughness. Curry noted Thompson still tried to complete a shooting workout on Friday, while Green called Thompson “one of it the toughest guys, if not the toughest guy I’ve ever played with.” After all, Green said he initially “thought there was no chance he was playing.” Green noticed Thompson limping on Saturday, but Thompson insisted he “felt good” and that he will play.<doc-sep>
CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos or video on a mobile device OAKLAND — Like a certain infamous Cleveland Cavaliers guard, Stephen Curry started dribbling the wrong way in the fourth quarter Sunday night. With the shot clock ticking down, Curry kept drifting farther away from the basket in a failed attempt to shake off his defender, Kevin Love. “There was about 7 seconds on the clock and he just kept going backwards. I don’t know why,” Klay Thompson joked after a 122-103 victory at Oracle Arena put the Warriors up 2-0 in the NBA Finals. So with the shot clock about to expire, Curry launched a desperate one-legged, turn-around 29-footer. And that one swished through, too. “That was my favorite,” Thompson said. “It hit nothing but net, and that was just very good sight to see.” That’s what it was like Sunday night: Curry turned a pivotal NBA Finals showdown into a game of H-O-R-S-E. This one just happened to be played on a very large, very loud driveway. “He seemed to hit the big shot every time we needed one,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said after Curry scored 33 points while adding 8 assists and 7 rebounds. Curry made 9 of his 17 shots from 3-point range, breaking the record for most 3s in a Finals game. (Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics had the previous mark with 8 in 2010). Now, after all those 3s, the key number is 2. Because with a pair of victories on the road this week, the Warriors would capture their third NBA title in four years. Teams that win the first two games of the NBA Finals are 29-4 all-time when it comes to finishing things off with a parade. But the Warriors (and Cavs, for that matter), know the series is far from over. For one thing, Cleveland has an eight-game winning streak at Quicken Loans Arena. For another … 2016. That’s the year the Warriors also won their first two games of the Finals (104-89 and 110-77) before heading to Cleveland and, well, you know the rest. “We’re extremely focused,” Thompson said. “There’s nothing to be happy about being up 2-0. Cleveland plays great at home, and we expect their other guys to play even better at home, too, not just LeBron. “So we’re not going to relax at all because (Cleveland) has been down and out before and counted out by the media. We’re not going to focus on that.” The key to the Warriors’ road success will be packing Curry’s shooting touch. He made all five of his 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, even though all five were contested. Curry’s 16 fourth-quarter points are the most he’s scored in the fourth quarter during these playoffs. No shot was more ridiculous (or more contested) than that impromptu fade-away over Love to beat the shot clock midway through the fourth quarter. And that wasn’t just for show. The Cavs were still within range until that miracle made it 103-89 with 7:54 to play in the game. “A dagger shot,” Thompson called it. “It gave us all the momentum back.” LeBron James had a great view of Curry’s nutty shot because he was boxing out for a rebound that never came. A reporter asked James how deflating it is when Curry makes a shot that he has no business making. “Every shot he takes he has the business of making them,” James replied evenly. “That’s what he does. So you shouldn’t be surprised or deflated at all. Take the ball out, move it forward and try to execute on the other end.” Like our Warriors Facebook page for more Warriors news, commentary and conversation. Love, the defender, said of Curry: “No matter where you are on the floor, especially past half court, he always has a chance to make a miraculous shot.” Curry now has 90 career 3-pointers in Finals games, moving into first place on the all-time list — at least for a night. (James is now second, with 85). Curry has at least one made 3 in 88 consecutive playoff games, also an NBA record. Over the course of the night, Curry also made them from the corner, made them from the top of the arc and made them off the dribble. But mainly, he made them look silly. “When we keep the ball moving and keep bodies moving, good things usually happen,” Curry said.