Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors looked to bounce back after a 106-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Curry, who struggled with three points in the loss, looked to do much better against the Phoenix Suns two nights later. A win by the Dubs would give them a boost in their goal of grabbing at least a top-four spot in the Western Conference.
Curry shook off his lethargic shooting against Houston with a 13-point display in the first 12 minutes in Phoenix. The two-time MVP went 5-for-7, including 2-for-3 from deep after finishing with a 1-for-10 clip against the Rockets. Curry’s fast start pushed the Dubs to a 37-24 lead at the end of the period.
Curry’s efficiency dropped in the second quarter, where he made 2 of 6 shots. The point guard joined the Warriors’ inside dominance by making both of his baskets inside the paint. Despite the inefficient stretch, the home team headed into the halftime break with a 69-43 lead.
Michael Macasero brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his coverage of basketball at Sportskeeda with over 18 years of diverse work experience. This includes stints at Convergys, Interpace and RunRepeat.
Michael’s background in English and Journalism has provided him with the analytical skills and precision necessary for creating content, and he is a lifelong fan of the Boston Celtics. His favorite players include legends like Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, modern stars like Tim Duncan, and Nikola Jokic, as well as emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.
Michael respects Gregg Popovich, despite his contentious demeanor in interviews, and recognizes Popovich’s genius in adapting his coaching style to maximize the talent on his roster over the years. Michael eagerly anticipates seeing how Popovich will structure the offense around emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.
Understanding the story and details is crucial to Michael’s reporting philosophy and he believes overlooking details, particularly when pressed for time, can lead to misunderstandings and inaccurate conclusions.
Aside from work, Michael’s children are his hobbies, and he also likes to go running, swimming and weightlifting.
