Steph Curry Breaks NBA 3-Pointers Records Against Knicks at the Garden
A lot of things have not gone the New York Knicks way so far this season. Future Hall of Famer Steph Curry breaking the NBA’s three-pointers record against them, in front of a cheering Madison Square Garden crowd last night had to be another tough pill to swallow for the Knicks.
A historic shot for @stephencurry30. pic.twitter.com/93iqFKJ9LN
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 15, 2021
Draymond Green reacts to Steph Curry breaking the record š pic.twitter.com/q5n3lNUBY7
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 15, 2021
Maybe not all Knicks fans were happy to see that happen on their watch …
What's going through Spike Lee's mind... š #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/R10znS2G3B
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) December 15, 2021
Curry passed Hall of Famer Ray Allen seven andĀ a half minutes into the game to become the new three-point king, knocking down his 2,974th three-pointer of his illustrious career. Curry was later joined by Allen and Hall of Famer (and Knicks tormentor) Reggie MillerĀ for a postgame ceremony that including a a special jersey presentation with the number 2,974 written on the back.
Iconic. pic.twitter.com/2w9CUUNweI
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 15, 2021
The Warriors would go on to beat the Knicks 105-96. Curry finished with 22 points on 8-of-19 shooting, including 5-of-14 from beyond the arc. Julius Randle dropped 31 points to lead the Knicks in scoring. New York is in a major funk, having lost four in a row to drop to 12-16 on the season. The Knicks are now eight game behind the Nets for first in the Atlantic Division. The Knicks currently own last place in the division.