Surprising Player Steals Spotlight with Incredible Three-Point Performance Against Steph Curry
In a thrilling NBA matchup, Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets outshined renowned sharpshooter Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors. The game took place on Thursday at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.
Aaron Gordon’s Remarkable Performance
Aaron Gordon displayed an extraordinary three-point shooting exhibition, going 7-for-7 in the first half. This performance tied him for the second-most three-pointers made in a half without a miss in NBA history. By halftime, he had already accumulated 25 points, with an impressive field goal percentage of 87%.
Historic Shooting Spree
- First Half: 7/7 from three-point range
- Total Points: 25
- Field Goal Percentage: 87%
Gordon continued his impressive streak into the third quarter, hitting an eighth consecutive three-pointer. This shot came after he made a notable defensive play, swatting Curry’s attempt on the opposite end of the court.
Streak and Career Context
Gordon’s hot streak halted at eight consecutive three-pointers after missing his ninth attempt. Previously, his career high for three-pointers in a game was seven, set last season.
Before this game, predicting that Gordon would overshadow Curry in three-point shooting would have been unlikely. Key Nuggets players like Jamal Murray, Cam Johnson, and Tim Hardaway Jr. would typically be favored for such a performance. Surprisingly, even Nikola Jokic was seen as a more probable candidate than Gordon, who holds a career shooting percentage of 33.1% from beyond the arc.
Implications for the Season
Last season, Gordon enjoyed his best three-point shooting results, hitting 43.6% of his attempts, although on limited volume at just 3.4 attempts per game. After recently hitting a game-winning three in the Western Conference semifinals, this latest performance could signal newfound confidence in his shooting ability.
If Gordon emerges as a consistent threat from long range this season, the Nuggets could become fierce competitors for the championship, positioning themselves as a serious threat to other teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder.
