Steph Curry and Buddy Hield Make NBA History in Warriors-Rockets Game

In a significant matchup on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup playoffs, a game that saw several historical milestones achieved.

Steph Curry, the two-time MVP, made NBA history during the first quarter by surpassing Jerry West‘s 6,238 assists to move into 36th place on the all-time assists list. Curry now has his sights set on passing Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday, who has 6,285 assists. Curry entered the game with impressive averages, including 23.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per contest, while shooting 45.0% from the field and 41.7% from the three-point range in 18 games.

Buddy Hield also etched his name into NBA history during the game. In the third quarter, Hield’s first three-pointer of the game marked his 2,000th career three-pointer, making him the 17th player to achieve this feat. Hield joins a list of active players that includes Eric Gordon, Kevin Durant, Kyle Lowry, Paul George, LeBron James, Klay Thompson, Damian Lillard, James Harden, and Stephen Curry.

The Warriors, who are on a 15-game winning streak against the Rockets dating back to 2020, were looking to extend this streak. This ongoing dominance is one of the most significant in NBA history, with the Warriors aiming to tie the New York Knicks‘ record of 16 consecutive wins over a single team if they secure a victory.

The game was part of the NBA Cup playoffs, with the winner set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas on Saturday. The Warriors, despite being the underdogs according to oddsmakers, have historical momentum on their side, having recently defeated the Rockets 99-93 even without Curry and Draymond Green in the lineup.