Stephen Curry’s 50 can not help Warriors maintain off doubtful highway futility mark

Stephen Curry posted his eleventh profession 50-point sport to tie Allen Iverson for Ninth-most all-time on Wednesday, however the Warriors star’s outburst could not stop Golden State from setting a membership document for season-opening highway futility in a 130-119 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

The eight-time All-Star made 17 of 28 photographs, going 7 of 11 from 3-point vary, to change into the Eighth-oldest participant on the time of his 50-point sport, in accordance with ESPN Stats & Data analysis. The Warriors, nonetheless, fell to 0-8 on the highway to start out a season for the primary time since 1989-90, once they began 0-9. Their skid is also now the longest general highway shedding streak by a defending champion for the reason that 1998-99 Chicago Bulls. The Warriors fell to 6-9 general.

The issue for Golden State was no person else helped out Curry on the offensive finish. Klay Thompson completed with 19 factors however shot simply 6 of 17.

Curry’s scoring prowess is anticipated, however it was countered by top-of-the-line video games of Suns guard Cameron Payne’s profession. Beginning instead of the injured Chris Paul, the 6-foot-3 guard made 9 of 17 photographs, together with 6 of 10 from past the arc.

The Suns led 103-89 going into the fourth quarter. The Warriors shortly lower into that margin however could not get nearer than eight factors. Damion Lee hit back-to-back 3-pointers towards his former workforce to maintain the Suns comfortably forward.

The Suns shot 21 of 40 (52.5%) from 3-point vary. Mikal Bridges had 23 factors, making 5 of 8 3-pointers.

It was a frenetic first half with each groups capturing very effectively — notably behind the arc. The Suns led 72-65 on the break, with Curry scoring 31 factors. Payne had 18 for the Suns and Booker had 16.

Curry was at his greatest within the first half, making 10 of 13 photographs from the sphere, together with 4 of 5 3-pointers. The 2-time MVP got here into the sport averaging about 31 factors per sport and hit that mark with a free throw close to the tip of the second quarter.

The Warriors had been principally at full power whereas the Suns had been lacking two injured starters — Paul and Cam Johnson — and a key reserve in Landry Shamet.

The Related Press contributed to this report.