In a thrilling matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry once again showcased his clutch prowess, earning him the title of the 2023-24 NBA Clutch Player of the Year. The game, aired on TNT with Kevin Harlan providing commentary, witnessed Curry’s remarkable performance in the final minutes of regulation and overtime.
During the critical stretch of the game, Curry tallied 13 of his game-high 33 points in just under four minutes of the fourth quarter and the subsequent overtime period. His clutch shooting included pivotal 3-pointers and crucial free throws that propelled the Warriors to a 130-126 victory over the Celtics.
Notable highlights of Curry’s clutch performance included a 30-foot 3-pointer to narrow Boston’s lead, a game-tying step-back 3-pointer, a decisive layup to extend Golden State’s lead in overtime, and a high-arcing 3-pointer to seal the victory.
Curry’s remarkable performance in clutch situations throughout the season earned him the prestigious Clutch Player of the Year award. Defined by the NBA as the final five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime when the score is within five points, Curry averaged 4.4 points in clutch situations, with impressive shooting percentages of 49.6% from the field, 45.7% from beyond the arc, and 95.1% from the free-throw line.
The award, which comes with the Jerry West Trophy, saw Curry edge out finalists DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite receiving more second- and third-place votes, Curry secured the victory with 45 first-place votes compared to DeRozan’s 34.
Steph Curry’s clutch performances throughout the season solidify his reputation as one of the NBA’s most reliable and impactful players in crucial moments, further cementing his legacy as one of the game’s greatest shooters and competitors.
2023-24 NBA Clutch Player of the Year voting results
- Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors (298 points)
- DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls (278)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (160)
- Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets (85)
- Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks (26)
- Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks (16)
- Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks (14)
- Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves (6)
- Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics (5)
- LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (3)
- Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks (2)
- De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings (1)
- Malik Monk, Sacramento Kings (1)
- Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder (1)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks (1)