Fans react to Stephen Curry’s viral shot

Stephen Curry led his Golden State Warriors to an impressive 95-85 victory over the Houston Rockets. The Warriors now led the series 1-0, thanks to Curry’s 31 points.

Related: Warriors defeat Rockets to take 1-0 series lead

Curry didn’t just dominate with scoring the ball. He did it in a way that demoralized his opponent. Curry hit a bunch of incredible threes in this game, none bigger than his fadeaway three to beat the shot clock in the third quarter, which went viral.

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THAT'S NOT FAIR, STEPH ????

FADING TRIPLE TO BEAT THE SHOT CLOCK!!

Warriors leading the Rockets in the 3Q in Game 1 on TNT ???? pic.twitter.com/l9NqIuqofl

— NBA (@NBA) April 21, 2025

Fans went crazy over the shot and took to social media to express their thoughts on Curry’s viral shot.

'GEOMETRICALLY THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED.' ????

Broadcast call of the year

— DraftKings Casino (@DKCasino) April 21, 2025

PLAYOFF STEPH IS HERE

— trev (@BayAreaTrev) April 21, 2025

pic.twitter.com/mLrpn3bMXZ

— Dave Wight (@The_Rock_Oracle) April 21, 2025

The ball is being controlled by a remote man ????????‍♂️
Dude is a cheat code.

— Dook DeVille Ʊ (@Goldenapolis) April 21, 2025

Curry and the Warriors will try to steal another game in Houston on Wednesday, April 23, at 9:30 PM. Will Curry hit another viral shot?

About the Author Published Apr 21, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1