NBA Cup begins with controversy: Should Stephen Curry’s basketball be banned?

Stephen Curry was a hero for the Warriors. If it was Klay Thompson who gave Golden State the win a few days ago with a shot at the buzzer, tonight it’s the point guard’s turn…though there’s more to be said about his basket.

The game, which ended 139-141, took a long time to get on the scoreboard. Warriors No. 30 hit his trademark bomb to win the game, but his shot was disallowed because it touched the rim of Draymond Green. The decision was not final, as the referees reviewed the action and ultimately justified Curry’s basket.

Draymond Green himself explained how the referee made the call. “The way I look at it is my hand touched the rim. I was going for an offensive rebound and Guidi hit me so I lowered my hand and touched the rim. However, touching the rim was not interference and did not affect the shot. Additionally, Guidy was also seen hitting the net. There was some confusion. The referee said that if you touch the net and it doesn’t affect your shot, it’s not interference, and if you touch the rim and it doesn’t affect your shot, it’s not interference. He “knew it wouldn’t affect the ball, so I thought it was fine.”