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Curry and Sabrina Ionescu shine on All-Star Saturday
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The best 3-point shooters in NBA and WNBA showed their great skills

Stephen Curry unleashed the remarkable skills that have led to his record 3,642 regular-season 3-pointers. The well-timed display came as WNBA standout Sabrina Ionescu showcased her own stellar shooting performance. Curry, making 4 of 5 shots from the right corner, surged past Ionescu to claim a 29-26 victory in their special 3-point competition during All-Star Saturday Night in Indianapolis.

Reflecting on the intense competition, Curry expressed, “I knew I had to get hot. This couldn’t have gone any better in the sense of us two taking the chance on this stage, one round, with all the hype and to deliver like that. The way she set the bar was unbelievable to watch. This might be something we need to do more often.”

In other All-Star events, Damian Lillard secured victory in the NBA 3-point shooting contest, G-Leaguer Mac McClung triumphed in the dunk contest, and Team Pacers emerged victorious in the skills competition.

The Curry-Ionescu showdown originated from a conversation between Curry and Golden State Warriors teammate Brandin Podziemski, where they discussed Ionescu’s outstanding performance in last year’s WNBA All-Star 3-point competition. Curry floated the idea of a competition with Ionescu, who enthusiastically accepted the challenge on social media.

Ionescu, representing the New York Liberty, impressively began on the left side of the court, making nine of her first 10 shots. While Curry had a slower start, he quickly caught up by hitting all five shots from the right wing before ultimately overtaking Ionescu from the right corner.

Both competitors acknowledged the significance of the event, with Ionescu expressing excitement about changing the narrative and advocating for more competitions that include both genders. The inaugural matchup between Curry and Ionescu captivated the audience and could potentially pave the way for future collaborations between male and female athletes in similar competitions.