Stephen Curry has emerged as the victor in the ultimate 3-point showdown against Sabrina Ionescu. The clash between Curry and Ionescu in the 3-point contest during the NBA All-Star weekend lived up to the high expectations of fans. The NBA’s 3-point king and the WNBA’s record holder put on an awe-inspiring display that captivated the audience.
On the second day of the All-Star weekend, following the Skills Challenge and the NBA players’ 3-point contest, Curry and Ionescu took center stage at the 3-point line. Ionescu kicked off the competition with a flawless performance on the first rack, setting the stage for an intriguing battle. She finished with a commendable 26 points. Curry followed suit and surpassed Ionescu with an impressive 29 points.
What made this competition even more special was Ionescu’s 26-point score, which became the highest score in the NBA 3-point contest, crowning her as the champion. Curry’s 29 points also earned him the title of the highest scorer in this year’s 3-point contest. Once again, Curry has proven himself to be the greatest shooter the game has ever seen.
The scores from tonight’s 3-point contest were remarkable:
– Steph Curry: 29
– Sabrina Ionescu: 26
– Damian Lillard: 26
– Trae Young: 26
– Karl Anthony-Towns: 26
– Tyrese Haliburton: 26
Truly on another level 🐐 pic.twitter.com/SWwh0nXeOH
This historic competition marked the first time NBA and WNBA players competed against each other, all for a noble cause. The combined total of 55 points from Steph’s 29 and Sabrina’s 26 resulted in a donation of $55,000 to the NBA Foundation.
Fans had eagerly awaited this day ever since Steph and Sabrina challenged each other, and the NBA officially sanctioned the competition. Not only were fans excited, but NBA players also made their predictions for the winner. This event was highly anticipated by basketball enthusiasts, and it exceeded all expectations.
NBA Twitter was abuzz with excitement throughout the day. Viewers thoroughly enjoyed the contest and immediately shared their reactions after the matchup. Fans showered both players with praise for their outstanding performances, while some had more colorful reactions. Here are a few examples:
– Steph hates women and affordable housing.
– Steph’s reaction after Sabrina Ionescu scored 26 in the three-point challenge.
– And from the NBA line too.
– Steph doing what Steph does. The greatest ever.
– Are they practicing or did they just start?
– Steph is a misogynist because he won, but if he lost, it’s because he doesn’t support charity. We have a long night ahead of us, Curry FC.
– Sabrina is deadass better than Payton Pritchard.
– That was really fun. Adam Silver, you’re on a roll this year with the innovative ideas.
Overall, today was a delightful treat for NBA fans, as all the competitions provided exceptional entertainment. The Indiana Pacers team emerged victorious in the Skills Challenge, Damian Lillard secured his second consecutive win in the three-point contest representing the Bucks, and the defending champion triumphed in the Slam Dunk competition.
According to the Source firstsportz.com