Stephen Curry extended the Warriors’ winning streak to eight games by scoring 25 points, including four of seven attempts in triples, in a 138-87 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the early hours of Tuesday, according to La Vanguardia.
The performance reflects a broader transformation in the NBA, where three-point shooting has surged dramatically. League figures show that teams averaged 12.7 three-point attempts per game during the 1997-98 season, compared to 37 per game last season. Points scored from the three-point line grew from 15.9% in 1997 to 41.5% in the current game.
This reliance on perimeter shooting has altered the role of taller players. Present-day giants such as Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama have incorporated three-pointers into their play, moving to the exterior zone to shoot, unlike historical centers like Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, Hakeem Olajuwon, Robert Parish, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Former players and commentators have criticized the modern over-reliance on the shot, pointing not to Curry himself, but to those who attempt to copy his style without his skill.
“Lo está, Curry nos regala buenos momentos. El espectáculo que da está bien. Pero luego salen los imitadores. Y se ponen a hacer lo mismo que Curry, todo el mundo quiere ser Steph Curry. Pero no todo el mundo es Steph Curry. Así que se hunde el espectáculo.” Shaquille O’Neal”
“No todos tienen su técnica.” Byron Scott”
When questioned about the proliferation of long-range shooting and its impact on the game, Curry offered a defense.
“La culpa no es mía. Para llegar aquí he trabajado mucho.” Stephen Curry”
Earlier coverage: Curry and Warriors Crush Pelicans 138-87 for Eighth Straight Win
