Warriors' Steph Curry sees epic 3-pointer streak come to an end

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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s impressive streak came to an end on Sunday in the team’s 118-114 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Before the game, Curry had hit at least one 3-pointer in 268 consecutive games. He also has the second-longest run with 157 games. He last went without a 3-pointer on Nov. 8, 2018 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Stephen Curry, #30 of the Golden State Warriors, looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Dec. 17, 2023 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. (Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)

Against Portland on Sunday, he was 0-for-8.

"We can’t rely on Steph to bail us out on every single night," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said after the game. "It was a tough night for him, but that’s what a team is supposed to be about. Everybody filling in for each other, different guys stepping up each night. That’s a great sign, because he’s carried us for long enough this year. We need to give him more help."

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, second from right, looks to pass the ball as Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker, second from left, and forward Jerami Grant, right, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Curry finished with seven points and eight assists. He was +14 for the game. Klay Thompson added 28 points in the win. Golden State moved to 12-14 as Portland fell to 6-19.

The two-time MVP is the NBA career leader in made 3-pointers with 3,505.

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In 2022, his postseason streak came to an end in Game 5 against the Boston Celtics. He had made 132 consecutive 3-pointers before the mark came to an end. Golden State won the NBA title the next game.

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, front, is defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara, right, and forward Jerami Grant, left, in the closing seconds of the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Curry is averaging 28 points per game this season and has a 41.1% 3-point percentage.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.