The Golden State Warriors lost 102-93 to the Philadelphia 76ers, a game that I’ll remember most for the way Stephen Curry (mis)fired repeatedly at Philly’s athletic and intelligent defense. Let’s give a shout out to that defensive effort, because they forced the Warriors' leading scorer to really work for his points.

Curry’s stats: 18 points, 6-of-20 from the field, 9 rebounds, 5 assists. Mattisse Thybulle had a lot to do with that.

MRCROCKPOT TPL @mrcrockpot

Matisse Thybulle vs Steph Curry I Defensive Highlight Reel 12.11.21 Steph Curry had 8 points & 3 turnovers while shooting 2/11 from the field (1/9 from 3) when defended by Matisse Thybulle last night (42.7 possessions) #Sixers #HereTheyCome #MatisseThybulle

5:18 PM ∙ Dec 12, 2021

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NBA_Highlights @rNBA_Highlights

Thybulle on guarding Steph Curry: "The physical part is easy... The hardest part is the mental side of understanding where he's trying to score, not falling asleep on plays. He can just lull you to sleep and before you know it, he's wide open shooting a …

ift.ttr/NBA_Highlights - Thybulle on guarding Steph Curry: “The physical part is easy... The hardest part is the mental side of understanding whe…r/NBA_Highlights - Thybulle on guarding Steph Curry: “The physical part is easy... The hardest part is the mental side of understanding where he’s trying to score, not falling asleep on plays. He can just lull you to sleep and before you know it, he’s wide open shooting a 3.”

8:59 AM ∙ Dec 12, 2021

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater

Steve Kerr on Matisse Thybulle: “He did as good a job on Steph as anyone I’ve seen in a long time.”

4:24 AM ∙ Dec 12, 2021

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Daaaaamn, that dude was on Curry like white on rice. Tyrese Maxey was another athletic defender Philly threw at Curry to keep him from getting easy looks. But to my amusement, Curry was firing away like their defense meant nothing to him psychologically.

Warriors on NBCS @NBCSWarriors

NUMBER TWO FOR STEPH

2:41 AM ∙ Dec 12, 2021

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This is the type of game that is annoying because of the defeat, but hella enjoyable if you’re into a legend testing his shotmaking ability over dangerous defenders. We’ve seen Curry win games like this with incredible long range flurries; there will be times when the bombs don’t fall and the team loses. It’s a part of the Curry experience, especially when the team’s shorthanded and the bench isn’t hot.

Obviously I’d like a W, but for sheer entertainment I loved the audacity of his offensive approach in the face of elite defense. Please feel free to chastise me for my snickering appreciation of NBA 2K style spray-and-pray shooting.

Warriors on NBCS @NBCSWarriors

Draymond doesn't believe Steph's pursuit of the 3-point record is negatively affecting the Warriors

4:37 AM ∙ Dec 12, 2021

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Okay it’s clear that the NBA has banded together to ensure that Curry doesn’t break Ray Allen’s all-time 3PT record. The aggressive defense he’s been seeing since he got into arms length of the hallowed mark has been NBA Finals level.

#RingerNBA @ringernba

Matisse Thybulle guarding Steph Curry tonight like

2:17 AM ∙ Dec 12, 2021

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Funnily enough, as Curry closes in on the all-time 3PT shooting record, people are complaining about him not playing spectacularly in recent games. The audacity!

Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins

Steph got Game 7 Syndrome!! When everyone is anticipating a big moment he never meets it. I wish I could have been a fly on the wall to hear Doc’s pregame speech! Best win of the season for the 76ers. Who needs Simmons when you got Thybulle! Carry the hell on...

3:57 AM ∙ Dec 12, 2021

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Adel🇾🇪ابوقصي @__adel22

What are the chances that Steph is simply isn’t the same and is declining?

4:40 AM ∙ Dec 12, 2021

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SportsCenter @SportsCenter

The wait continues ...

4:05 AM ∙ Dec 12, 2021

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