"We getting #5 and they mad"- NBA fans go nuclear over Steph Curry who inspired a massive comeback with a monster 39-point effort against the Pelicans

Steph Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a phenomenal 120-109 comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The Warriors trailed by 20 in the first half and entered the break with a 17-point deficit. However, the defending champions showed their mettle in the second half, outscoring the Pelicans 74-46 in the final 24 minutes.

Curry led the team's fightback, scoring 22 of his 39 points in the second half. He shot 56.0%, including 8-of-15 from deep, while also tallying eight rebounds, eight assists and three steals. The Warriors committed 14 first-half turnovers, contributing to them falling behind big early.

Golden State only committed four turnovers in the second half, while it also managed to get stops, helping it initiate its offense with pace and get better looks down the stretch.

Steph Curry and Co. were facing the possibility of dropping further into the conference standings down to eighth. The Pelicans would've improved to 39-37 with a win, while the Warriors would've been 39-38. However, Curry ensured that didn't happen, helping the team reclaim the sixth spot, improving to 40-37.

The Dubnation was ecstatic after the two-time MVP's memorable outing and they let their feelings be known online. One fan wrote on Twitter:

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"We getting #5 and they mad"

Steph2022-23 MVP

@MVPSteph2021

@TheHoopCentral We getting #5 and they mad

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@TheHoopCentral We getting #5 and they mad https://t.co/4lkRizAdV9

More reactions followed:

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Caleb B2️⃣B 🔜

@yungdracocaleb

@TheHoopCentral

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@TheHoopCentral https://t.co/xuULJk5tDf

Mateo

@mateo_27_77

@TheHoopCentral

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@TheHoopCentral https://t.co/prLQgXhJar

SAGE

@MasterSage_

@TheHoopCentral SHOWING UP IN BIG TIMES ONCE AGAIN MY GOAT

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@TheHoopCentral SHOWING UP IN BIG TIMES ONCE AGAIN MY GOAT

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@FeelLikeDrew

@TheHoopCentral LeBron can’t do this

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@TheHoopCentral LeBron can’t do this

Stat Burner

@thehoopgurus

@TheHoopCentral Steph brought the house down

@TheHoopCentral Steph brought the house down https://t.co/vrIuI22eXZ

優木せつ菜 🇦🇷

@nijigasakilove

@TheHoopCentral McCollum get torched every time against Steph lol

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@TheHoopCentral McCollum get torched every time against Steph lol

Drew Cook

@drewcooktweets

@TheHoopCentral Still a top 3 player in the sport

@TheHoopCentral Still a top 3 player in the sport

biggest of balls

@biggestofballs

@TheHoopCentral

@TheHoopCentral https://t.co/tHOfIOxiSC

COCAINE WEEKND

@alaaaaanF87

twitter.com/thehoopcentral…

Hoop Central

@TheHoopCentral

Steph Curry tonight:

39 Points
8 Rebounds
8 Assists
3 Steals
56% FG
8/15 3PM

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Steph Curry tonight:

39 Points
8 Rebounds
8 Assists
3 Steals
56% FG
8/15 3PM

🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/ClVoD14Wla

twitter.com/thehoopcentral… https://t.co/Z8wmF7DWIl

Steph2022-23 MVP

@MVPSteph2021

@DrGuru_ #5 and it’s HIM and MJ

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@DrGuru_ #5 and it’s HIM and MJ https://t.co/fz6Zu834Kg

CJ

@_dumbledore1_

@DrGuru_

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@DrGuru_ https://t.co/IZ7LHoASFs

Pizza Time

@NowDigOnThis_1

@DrGuru_ Curry when he sees the Pelicans

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@DrGuru_ Curry when he sees the Pelicans https://t.co/AWx5BLlyAn

Fred 🌉

@Freddd2k

@DrGuru_ Curry everytime he faces McCollum

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@DrGuru_ Curry everytime he faces McCollum https://t.co/rDo4mknzHA

Steph Curry and Golden State Warriors survive against Pelicans as bid to finish as a top-six seed stays alive

Surprisingly, the Golden State Warriors are struggling to avoid the play-in tournament with only five games left in the regular season. They are 0.5 games ahead of the seventh-placed Minnesota Timberwolves, who hold a tie-breaker advantage with a better conference record.

Steph Curry and Co. escaped a big-time loss at home against the New Orleans Pelicans, which could've had huge ramifications in their seeding at the end of the regular season. The Warriors don't hold the tie-breaker over the Timberwolves (better conference record) and the Lakers (1-3).

However, the win not only puts the Warriors into a top-six place but also in contention to earn homecourt seeding. They are only one game behind the fourth-placed Phoenix Suns (40-35). The schedule, however, doesn't favor the Warriors much.

Steph Curry and Co. will be on the road in three of their final five games. Two of those games will be against the top three teams, the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings. They will also host the unpredictable OKC Thunder at home, who are aiming to earn a higher seeding in the play-in bracket and make the playoffs for the first time in three years.

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