The Denver Nuggets hadn't lost a game at home since early January and Andre Miller's okie-doke in game one didn't make it seem like it was going to end anytime soon. Therein lies the danger of underestimating a team of shooters. They all got hot for Golden State in game two, led by Stephen Curry's 30 points on 13-23 shooting with 13 dimes. Harrison Barnes was 9-14 for 24 and Jarret Jack was 10-15 with 26 points. As a team, the Warriors shot a ridiculous 65 percent from the field, leaving the Nuggets with little option but to stop and admire the shooting clinic.
Golden State took the win, 131-117, and the series is all tied up heading West. They meet again on Friday.
Wrong. It's 731% from the field. RT @freemaneric: Warriors now shooting 137 percent from the field.
— Hooped Up (@hoopedup) April 24, 2013
At halftime, I said Warriors couldn't continue shooting over 60%. They IMPROVED to 64%
— BBALLBREAKDOWN (@bballSource) April 24, 2013
Ridonkulous. Rt “@thenolookpass: The Warriors are shooting 66 percent. It's not a big deal or anything.”
— Jackie Pepper (@Jackie_Pepper) April 24, 2013
Ridonkulous. Rt “@thenolookpass: The Warriors are shooting 66 percent. It's not a big deal or anything.”
— Jackie Pepper (@Jackie_Pepper) April 24, 2013
Steph Curry. Best shooter on the planet. Raining jumpers in the 3rd, this 3 gives him 27p #NBARapidReplay – on.nba.com/ZjVIV5
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2013
Stephen Curry: 30 Pts, 13 Ast; 3rd player in franchise history with 30 pts & 10 assists (Sleepy Floyd and Rick Barry were others)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 24, 2013
Steph Curry was probably the prettiest shooter I've seen in 24 years covering college ball. Glad to see it carrying over to the pros.
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) April 24, 2013
Mark Jackson: "Steph Curry and Klay Thompson the greatest shooting backcourt of all-time."
— NBA Guru (@NBAGuru) April 24, 2013
BIG nights by Curry (30-5-13) & Barnes (24p) lead @warriors (65% FG) to 131-117 W to even the series 1-1. Lawson: 19 & 12a #NUGGETSvWARRIORS
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2013
The Warriors hand the Nuggets their first home loss since January 18 (95 days) behind Steph Curry's 30 points and 13 assists, 131-117
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 24, 2013
Reminder: Steph Curry is the best shooter on the planet.
— chris palmer (@ESPNChrisPalmer) April 24, 2013
Stephen Curry checks out with a ridiculous stat line: 40 minutes, 30 points (13-23 FGs), 13 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 turnover
— Marcus Thompson (@gswscribe) April 24, 2013
Steph Curry: 30 points without taking a free throw. 15 such instances in NBA Playoffs history: bkref.com/tiny/JjVNY
— Andy Hutchins (@AndyHutchins) April 24, 2013
