The Curry show takes place in Toronto during the NBA matinee played at the Scotiabank Arena. After a first half of “only” 15 points, the Golden State Warriors star exploded completely in the second half, scoring 24 points, hurting the Raptors’ defense in every way and allowing the Californians to stay in the game until the end. Toronto started better and closed the first quarter ahead by four points, led by Scottie Barnes who closed the game with a triple double of 23 points, 25 rebounds and 10 assists, dominating on both sides of the court. For the Raptors, important performances also for Ingram and Quickley, authors of 26 and 27 points respectively and capable of making the difference especially in the fourth quarter, where the game was decided.
NBA, Barnes dominates in overtime and gives Toronto the victory
It comes point to point in the final minutes, with Toronto having the merit of recovering the deficit thanks to a 7-0 run in one minute signed by Barnes, Ingram and Quickley, which came immediately after five consecutive points scored by Steph Curry. At 120 all, the Warriors regain the lead thanks to Podziemski, but Toronto regains the tie at 122 thanks to Scottie Barnes, who did well in rebounding in attack to correct Ingram’s mistake. Two and a half seconds from the end, a foul is called against Steph Curry, a foul that had been called a few days ago at number 30 also on Christmas Day and which had caused discussion in the NBA. Toronto tries with Ingram, but his shot is short and it goes to overtime. The extra time opens with Scottie Barnes as the absolute protagonist, the Raptors’ number four takes four rebounds in the first minute and a half, three of which are offensive and signs the 10-0 run that splits the game. It ends 141-127 for Toronto who reacts to the defeat against Washington, while the Warriors with this knockout interrupt their positive streak of three consecutive victories.
