Stephen Curry has always been a revered figure in sports, commanding a level of respect that few can match. Yet now, there’s a surprising undercurrent of backlash against the greatest shooter ever. Recently, the Golden State Warriors have found themselves tangled up in controversy over something called “continuations.”
For those who aren’t deep into the lingo, here’s the lowdown: a continuation occurs when a player is fouled mid-shot but the ref lets the play carry on. That means if the shot falls, the player might grab an extra free throw—an and-one. And it has happened again. The Warriors were facing the Knicks on Wednesday when it occurred again in the 2nd quarter.
Even the NBA announcers were on his side during the live coverage. They pointed out how often Curry appears to get hit after releasing a shot, only for the call to be overturned. “This has happened to Steph Curry at least 10 times,” one commentator said. “This is the time and they always sometimes they challenge it and you look at it again and they overturn it. And Steph is at the line going, ‘Wait a minute, what? I’m not shooting free throws?’”
The discussion continued, with the crew emphasizing the lack of consistency in officiating. “See, I don’t mind if that is a foul. The guy releases it, and you whack him on the arm. I don’t mind that, except you just said it because Curry gets hit after he releases the three all the time. Consistency. That’s all these players want. Look at Steph and Steve look talking to CJ Washington, saying this happens to him all the time. He releases it and then gets hit exactly.”
They highlighted a specific example of an overturned call that left them baffled. “It’s happened so many times. I need to talk to Marty McCutchen about this, and in Utah, it was called a foul, and then they replayed it and said the ball had been released. It was marginal contact, and they overturned it. Yeah, so what are we doing here? Steph is at the free throw line, wait a min.”
The conversation deepened players’ and fans’ growing frustration over how officials treat the 2x MVP. Officials scrutinize every call, and fans demand that consistency drives the debate. The officiating debate surrounding Stephen Curry is one thing, but when he’s on the court, he still controls the game. Even without a signature takeover, he led the Warriors to a gritty 114-102 win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Stephen Curry and the Warriors beat the Knicks, solidifying their position as a playoff team
Golden State clamped down late, holding New York scoreless for four straight minutes and ripping off an 11-0 run. Curry drilled a tough corner three, dropped a dime to Kevon Looney, and later found himself wide open for his fifth triple to seal the deal. He finished with 28 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds, outplaying Jalen Brunson (25 points, seven assists) and posting a game-high +23.
Curry tweaked his ankle Monday against Charlotte but wasn’t about to miss his only trip to MSG. Early on, he hit a three before stepping on a courtside fan’s foot, rolling the same ankle again. He played through it, flashing a quick thumbs-up to the bench.
Jimmy Butler struggled early but came alive in the second half, scoring off back-cuts and transition plays. Buddy Hield missed seven of his first eight threes but caught fire late, knocking down two big ones.
Curry checked in with 6:33 left, up by one, and the Knicks immediately missed seven straight shots. Golden State took full control, silencing the crowd and securing their ninth win in 10 games with Butler. The Warriors aren’t just winning—they’re figuring things out at the perfect time.
