NBA Finals Game 3: Steph Curry harmed in 116-100

Curry said a physical issue he supported late in Game 3 appeared to be less extreme than the hyper-extended foot he had in March that sidelined him for a month.

It was likewise the last time that the Warriors drove as they were overwhelmed 116-100 by the Celtics who took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals best-of-seven series.

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A terrible night turned out to be more regrettable for Golden State when Curry pigeon to the floor in a tussle for a free ball with Boston's Al Horford who moved onto Curry's foot with four minutes left in the game.

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Despite writhing in pain on the floor, the Warriors talisman continued to play before leaving the court two minutes later.

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Curry won over be the main Warriors' player fit for testing the Celtics' strong guard which showed its prevalence late on, holding Golden State to 11 places in the final quarter.

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Curry has been the Warriors' top scorer for all three games so far in the NBA Finals.

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The Warriors shot only 8-of-23 in the first while their scrambling protection yielded different fouls including three approached Curry in the primary half.

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But, as was so often the case this season, Golden State regrouped in the third quarter and embarked on 14-3 run, enough to erase the Celtics' lead.

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Will this NBA Finals be an echo of that 1984 result? Game 4, which is scheduled for Friday, will provide answers.

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