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“More Views Than the Finals”: 3 Point Specialists Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson Going Head to Head Excites NBA Fans but It’s Not in Basketball

Published 06/27/2023, 10:10 AM EDT

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Basketball fans have always been captivated by the incredible talent and skill displayed by NBA players like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. They have been instrumental in the Warriors‘ success over the years, winning four championships and making six appearances in the NBA finals. But recently, they’ve taken their competitive spirit to a different arena.

They recently appeared in a friendly golf match that has garnered attention from the fans. Curry and Thompson went head to head, showcasing their friendly rivalry and giving fans a thrilling display of their skills. 

The upcoming match excites NBA fans 

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The duo is famously known as the Splash Brothers. These two players have set records and impressed audiences with their three-point shooting abilities. News broke on Twitter, with Bleacher Report posting a video of the Golden State Warriors teammates going head-to-head on the putting green.

The tweet announced that the much-anticipated golf match, dubbed #CapitalOnesTheMatch, would take place on Thursday, June 29, in Las Vegas, and would be broadcast on TNT.

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The duo will be facing off Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis KelceTheir on-court chemistry is undeniable, but this golf match offers a unique twist to their partnership. The duo’s upcoming face-off in a different arena has fans buzzing with excitement and anticipation.

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The friendly match showed Curry winning over Thompson with a score of 5-2, setting the stage for an exciting showdown.

The new arena for the duo sparks reactions from users

The announcement sparked a flurry of reactions from fans, with one user commenting, “More views than the finals,” highlighting the immense interest this friendly competition has generated.

Another fan chimed in with a lighthearted “So so cutie.”

A third fan humorously remarked, “If only they had this competitive fire in the playoffs.”

Someone predicted the results of the face-off scheduled on June 29th.

Another Curry fan spotted, appreciating his golf skills.

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It’s a chance for fans to see them compete again, but not on the basketball court. The event promises to be a thrilling spectacle for both basketball and golf enthusiasts alike.

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What are your thoughts on the splash brothers teeing off? Are you as excited as these fans? Let us know in the comments!

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Chetan Kumar

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Chetan is an NBA content writer at Essentially Sports. Being an active basketball player since his school days, he has always been a dedicated follower of the NBA. His passion for the game has drove him to pursue a career in sports journalism.
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Aayush Kapoor