NBA highlights of the night: 20th October 2015
The Warriors kept their unbeaten streak intact with an inspired 4th quarter performanceAnother day, another collection of plays that sent hearts racing. The 20th of November saw just three games taking place, but the day made up in quality what it lacked in quantity. The top two stars in the league, LeBron James and Stephen Curry, brought their best versions to the hardwood, as they always do, with the latter creating some special memories. The Cleveland Cavaliers took on the young Milwaukee Bucks, three-time time champions Miami Heat faced off against the Sacramento Kings and last but not the least, bitter rivals Los Angeles Clippers squared off against reigning champions the Golden State Warriors in a must-see humdinger. Here are our pick of the top five plays from the games:
#1 Harrison Barnes falls but makes the bucket
Fans were licking their lips before the second match between the Warriors and the Clippers. The obvious animosity between possibly the top two teams in the NBA currently was evident in the arduous contest.
The Warriors, facing the prospect of defeat, dug deep with a baffling nonchalance and came from behind to win a thriller. MVP and captain Stephen Curry led the way with a double-double of 40 points and 11 boards, not to mention 4 assists.
But once again, it was the most underrated Warrior, Harrison Barnes, who showcased his indispensability with 21 points and 7 rebounds. He scored the third highest points of the night, but made invaluable clutch plays that helped the Warriors rally from behind and romp home in the 4th quarter. This particular play of his, with the stalwart Chris Paul snapping at his heels, brought fans to their feet: