Who is the only player to block multiple Steph Curry 3-point attempts in a game?

Steph Curry is in his element for the Golden State Warriors
Steph Curry is in his element for the Golden State Warriors

Unarguably the greatest shooter God has ever created, Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry has been lighting it up from range throughout his career, after being drafted as the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Warriors.

Steph Curry and his lethal marksmanship have been the bedrock of the dynasty the Warriors went on to create, which led to three championships in five seasons. The likes of Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant all played significant roles alongside Curry in this pursuit of greatness.

Steph Curry is chasing Ray Allen's record for most three-pointers made, which stands at 2973. He is now just six 3's shy after the game against Philadelphia. All eyes of the basketball world were on Curry against the Philadephia 76ers as he was on the verge of breaking this longstanding record. However, Matisse Thybulle and the 76ers had other plans.

The game ended with the 76ers winning with a scoreline of 102-93 as Steph Curry was restricted to just 18 points on 3 off 14 shots from beyond the arc. It was a defensive masterclass from Thybulle and the 76ers. Thybulle also went into the history books to become the first and only player to block multiple Steph Curry three-point attempts.

Who is the only player to block multiple Steph Curry 3-point attempts in a game?

Portland Trail Blazers v Golden State Warriors
Portland Trail Blazers v Golden State Warriors

The answer is Matisse Thybulle. Matisse Thybulle is the only player in history to block multiple Steph Curry three-point attempts in a game. By superseding Danny Green in the starting five, Matisse Thybulle was given the task of guarding Steph Curry by Doc Rivers. Already known to be a top-drawer defender, Thybulle was primed for this task given his size, strength and know-how.

Thybulle not only restricted Curry to just 3 off 14 from beyond the arc, but he also recorded two blocks. It was a defensive clinic showcased by the Australian that garnered praise from a lot of folks in the NBA. With Thybulle as the primary defender, Steph Curry was held to 2 of 13 shots from the field and 1 of 9 from beyond the arc.

What makes this all the more impressive is the fact that Thybulle was in foul trouble early on in the game. Accumulating multiple personal fouls in the first half meant that Thybulle had to go and sit on the bench with a little over two minutes remaining in the half. That was when Steph Curry flexed his muscles a bit as he scored 8 more points before the break.

Doc Rivers had a decision to make in the second half and took a risk by putting Thybulle in despite the fourth personal foul he picked up at the end of the third quarter. The risk paid off as Thybulle continued to torment Chef Curry and lead the Philadelphia-based team to yet another win.

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Edited by Ned Lawrence Esguerra