NBA world erupts as Rockets coach celebrates Steph Curry in public over…
Klay Thompson scored 10 triples on his way to a new season-high 41 points.
The Golden State Warriors (8-9) defeated the Houston Rockets (3-14) Sunday night at Toyota Center with a dagger three-point shot from Stephen Curry that had the home side’s assistant coach in disbelief.
Klay Thompson scored 10 triples on his way to a new season-high 41 points and to lead all scorers on the floor, but it was Curry’s late shot from beyond the arc that iced the exciting game.
Look at the Rockets’ coach on the bench 😂 pic.twitter.com/oTqbMZVb9c
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) November 21, 2022
#Rockets LEAD the Warriors 65-61 at the HALF@SportsVanessa with @HoustonRockets assistant coach John Lucas pic.twitter.com/NDKg6ee6ll
— AT&T SportsNet™ | SW (@ATTSportsNetSW) November 21, 2022
After hitting the dagger triple, Curry hit his iconic “night-night” celebration, but with a bit of a twist.
Curry did the sleeping gesture as he leaped in the air, joyful over finally snapping an eight-game skid on the road.
NBA world erupts as Rockets coach celebrates Steph Curry in public over…
VIDEO GAME NUMBERS FROM THE SPLASH BROS ☔️
The Warriors get their first road win of the year! pic.twitter.com/Cbk2Mg3qx8
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) November 21, 2022
The defending champions were 0-8 on the road to start the 2022 NBA season.
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Golden State’s 127-120 victory over Houston comes a night before visiting the New Orleans Pelicans, where Curry and company will look to get a second consecutive road win.