After two straight losses, the Golden State Warriors returned to winning ways on Thursday when they defeated the Detroit Pistons in a thrilling encounter at the Little Caesars Arena. As the margin of the victory was only three points, the king of threes was not even close to his best in the game. Playing with a strained thumb, Stephen Curry could only register 17 points and 6 assists. Unconcerned by that, Steph made it known that in the end, it is the victory that matters most.
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Steph Curry Picks Victory Over Scoring High Numbers
Steph revealed that he received a hit on his thumb four games ago and against the Pistons, the injury worsened, which left him struggling to shoot. Despite the discomfort, Chef played 36 minutes and played a vital role in the Warriors' win.
I’ll be fine. Played through it, made some missed shots, it’s one of those annoying things.
Steph shot 5 of 21 from the field and 2 of 14 from the distance, which shows how much the sprained thumb affected him. But Steph would still choose a low-scoring night with a win over everything else.
I’ve had nights where you grab an efficient 30 or hot 20s…I’d rather have nights like tonight for sure. However, he also understands that he has the responsibility of taking his team to victory and can’t always rely on other players for the outcome. The 36-year-old said that if he can add a few more points to the tally, his team would have an easier route to victory.
Steph Curry sprained his thumb four games ago. He’s been wearing a wrap, and it was clearly bothering him at various points tonight. Here he is talking about it. pic.twitter.com/1Rd3bcK7l4
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 10, 2025
The 4-time NBA Champion was pleased with the way his team fared and complimented the squad for steering the helm of the match in key stages. He praised Buddy Hield and Dennis Schroder for taking the onus on their head when a win was the paramount ask.
Hield scored 19 points with five rebounds, three assists, and a steal. Trayce Jackson-Davis had a brilliant outing as well. He contributed 14 points. The win certainly came in as a relaxation for Steph, which was highlighted on his face.