NBA: Curry, Green become first teammates ever to record triple-double in same playoff game

The two Warriors stars both finished with a triple-double in their team’s series-clinching 119-117 win over the Trail Blazers.

Published : May 21, 2019 10:29 IST

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green made history Monday as both Warriors stars finished with a triple-double in their team’s series-clinching 119-117 overtime win over the Trail Blazers in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.

The pair became the first teammates ever to record a triple-double in the same playoff game, according to the Elias Sports Bureau .

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Curry scored a game-high 37 points on 11-of-25 shooting. He also added 11 assists and 13 rebounds.

Green, meanwhile, had 18 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists. He made an impact defensively, chipping in three steals and two blocks, as well.

With the win, the Warriors advanced to their fifth straight NBA Finals. They’re just the second team in history to accomplish that feat.

The Warriors will face the winner of the series between the Bucks and Raptors in the finals. Milwaukee holds a 2-1 lead in that matchup heading into Game 4 on Tuesday.

 

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