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Steph Curry's fan interaction after clutch shot shows Warriors star didn't even know bucket went in
TL;DR
Steph Curry hit a clutch three-pointer in a tie game but didn't realize it went in. He turned to a nearby fan for confirmation after falling into the crowd.
Key points
- Steph Curry hit a three-pointer in a tie game
- Curry fell into the crowd after the shot
- He asked a fan if the shot went in
- The game was against the Clippers
- 50.4 seconds remained on the clock
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Sitting courtside at an NBA comes with a lot of perks. It also typically comes with a dent in your wallet. But how often do these tickets say that you may have to inform a player of whether or not their shot went in?
That's what happened for Steph Curry in the Warriors play-in game against the Clippers. With the game in a 121-121 tie, Curry hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 50.4 seconds on the clock.
Curry's off-balance shot meant that he turned around after shooting and fell into the crowd, unable to see if the shot was made. The quickest solution?
Ask the closest person to him. In this case, a fan.
Here's what went down with Steph Curry's fan interaction.
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Steph Curry's fan interaction after clutch shot
With fans trying to capture photos and video from this down-to-the-wire contest, one video of this interaction is making its rounds on social media. Curry makes the three to move the score to 124-121 with less than a minute remaining.
As Curry props himself up after falling into the crowd, he looks at a fan helping him and asks, "Did I make it?"
It's unclear whether Curry was shocked or unable to hear this fan the first time, but once he's standing, he tries again.
"I made it?" Curry asked.
With this clarity, the celebration was on. Curry pumped his fists and headed back to his teammates. The Warriors went on to win the game 126-121.
Q&A
What happened during Steph Curry's clutch shot against the Clippers?
Steph Curry made a go-ahead three-pointer with 50.4 seconds left, but he didn't see it go in and asked a fan for confirmation.
How did Steph Curry react after making the game-winning shot?
Curry turned around and fell into the crowd, then inquired with a nearby fan to confirm whether his shot was successful.
What was the score when Steph Curry made his clutch shot?
The game was tied at 121-121 when Curry hit the three-pointer.