The Golden State Warriors showed why they are the defending NBA champions on Monday night, as Stephen Curry led the team to a 110-106 comeback victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Curry scored 31 points, including a clutch three-pointer late in the fourth quarter, to help the Warriors erase a nine-point deficit and seal the win.
The game was close throughout, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. The Blazers led by as many as nine points in the fourth quarter, but Curry and the Warriors refused to give up. Curry scored nine points in the final period, including a three-pointer with just over two minutes remaining that gave the Warriors a one-point lead. The Warriors then held on for the win, with Curry scoring the final four points of the game to secure the victory.
Curry’s performance was impressive, as he finished with 31 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals. He shot 11-of-19 from the field and 5-of-10 from three-point range. His performance was a reminder of why he is one of the best players in the NBA, and why the Warriors are so dangerous when he is on the court.
The win was an important one for the Warriors, as it moved them into a tie for first place in the Western Conference with the Denver Nuggets. With Curry leading the way, the Warriors look poised to make another deep run in the playoffs this season. Monday night’s victory was a reminder of why they are one of the best teams in the league, and why Curry is one of its most dynamic players.
