Steph Curry Reflects on Missed ‘Night Night’ Opportunity with Jimmy Butler Leaving Him Stranded
In a thrilling overtime game, the Golden State Warriors triumphed over the Denver Nuggets, winning 137-131. This victory highlighted a significant moment involving Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler.
Steph Curry’s ‘Night Night’ Moment
During the game’s final moments, Jimmy Butler made a crucial three-pointer, extending the Warriors’ lead to 133-127. This critical shot underlined Curry’s expectations of a celebratory response from Butler.
As Curry executed his famed “night night” celebration, he anticipated that Butler would join in. However, to Curry’s surprise, Butler continued past him without acknowledging the gesture. Reflecting on the incident, Curry laughed during the postgame press conference.
Postgame Reflections
- Steph Curry’s Performance: Curry scored a game-high 42 points, alongside six rebounds and seven assists.
- Jimmy Butler’s Contribution: Butler added 21 points, five rebounds, six assists, three steals, and remarkably recorded no turnovers.
Curry noted, “Him taking that shot was huge. I thought Jimmy was gonna do it, he left me on an island.” He appreciated Butler’s ability to close out games, acknowledging the significance of the moment.
A Special Birthday Win
The game held additional significance for Butler, who celebrated his daughter Rylee’s sixth birthday. Post-game, Butler expressed gratitude for the win on such a special occasion.
“Happy birthday, Rylee. Six years old,” Butler said, thanking Curry for the victory. “Felt great, my daughter turned six today, we got a W, back to back, 2-0.”
Warriors’ Starting Season Strong
- The Warriors are now 2-0 for the season.
- Victories include wins against title contenders: Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets.
- Upcoming games feature several Western Conference rivals before a road trip starting on October 30, which includes two games against Eastern Conference teams.
This early success solidifies Golden State’s aspirations as they advance through the 2025–26 NBA season.
