Steph Curry Stats Tonight: How did the Warriors All-Star fare against Phoenix Suns? (Jan. 31)
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors hosted the Phoenix Suns on Friday. After winning 109-105 on their home floor in late December, the Dubs hoped to repeat against the Kevin Durant-led team.
Curry made an impact on defense early when he blocked Devin Booker’s pull-up jumper. The two-time MVP attempted only one shot in the first quarter and missed the 25-footer. Buddy Hield and Moses Moody carried the scoring slack by combining for 12 points.
The newly-named All-Star starter was a little more aggressive in the second quarter. He went 1-for-3, his only basket coming from a floater. The Warriors struggled in the second frame and trailed 62-51 at halftime.
The Phoenix Suns continued to pressure Curry when he had the ball. Curry made two jumpers early in the third quarter when the Golden State Warriors tried to rally. He missed his next three shots to finish 2-for-5 in the period. The home team’s offensive woes allowed the Suns to take a 98-79 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Curry opened the final quarter with a 31-footer. He added a layup and three free throws to his total. Steve Kerr substituted his All-Star point guard with 5:51 remaining after Devin Booker’s triple extended the Suns lead to 119-95.
Kendrick Perkins claims Steph Curry should not have been an All-Star
Steph Curry will appear in his 11th All-Star game on Feb. 16. The two-time MVP earned a starting role after placing second to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in fan, player and media voting. Golden State, which will be the host, has its superstar leading the highly anticipated event.
Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins had this to say about Curry's All-Star selection:
"I look at a guy like Steph Curry making the All-Star game this season and I look at a lot of other guys like Kyrie Irving, Devin Booker, De'Aaron Fox, just in this conference who are having better seasons than him. ... Steph Curry should not be an All-Star."
Curry has had his critics over the years. The point guard's performance against the Phoenix Suns will only add fuel to the conversation about his inclusion to the the event.