Russell Westbrook Sparked The Return Of Petty Steph Curry

Moments after picking up a technical for scuffling with Semaj Christon and Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry did what he does best: Effortlessly drain a backbreaking three. That was the scene of the night in what was another blowout between the Thunder and Warriors. Right after a shoving match turned fake brawl—one in which Curry seemed particularly perturbed—he leaked out after a jump ball, swished a deep three as the clock expired and ran off the court in glee.

The return of an extremely petty Steph Curry was a welcome sight in a game made exciting by off-the-court drama but rendered pointless by Golden State’s overwhelming talent. Curry had plenty of reasons to be motivated for Monday’s…