Team USA cruised through the group stage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, maintaining their undefeated record with a 104-83 victory over Puerto Rico on Saturday. Anthony Edwards led the charge with 26 points off the bench, while Joel Embiid topped the starters with 15 points. With a commanding 87-59 lead heading into the fourth quarter, head coach Steve Kerr opted to rest his starters, including Stephen Curry.
The Golden State Warriors star has struggled to establish a rhythm throughout the tournament and Saturday was no different. Although Curry started strong against Puerto Rico by hitting his first two shots, he finished the game shooting a lackluster 3-of-8 from the field and 2-of-6 from beyond the arc for a total of eight points — least among the starters.
While the mere presence of Curry on the court exerts immense pressure on opposing defenses — whether his shot is falling or not — many were eager to witness the world’s best shooter showcase his skills on the international stage. So far, Curry has yet to meet those high expectations. However, as every Warriors fan knows, Curry has the uncanny ability to catch fire at any moment, and he remains confident that his signature “Curry Flurry” is imminent.
Curry will have up to three more opportunities to break out of his slump assuming Team USA advances to the gold medal game. His next chance to do so comes on Tuesday when Team USA faces Brazil, featuring Curry’s Warriors teammate, Gui Santos.
