The Atlanta Hawks, dangling quite low in the Western Conference table, are facing a tough game against the top team in the East. The Golden State Warriors are the team closest to be called title contenders this season with their incredible 8-1 record and a four-game winning streak that they will try to extend against the Hawks. However, their matchup began with an injury scare for Stephen Curry.

The Warriors were just behind by one point right into the first quarter when it happen. Steph was seen in some pain as he clutched his hand right and walked away. And fans couldn’t help but express their paranoia when it happened, and their happiness when he came back better than ever.

Fans could not keep calm as Stephen Curry walked off the court

The Atlanta Hawks were just defeated at the hands of the Phoenix Suns by a 121-117 score. On the other hand, the Warriors secured a blowout 120-107 win against the Houston Rockets before this. This obviously meant that apart from having the star power, they also have momentum on their side against the Hawks.

But underestimating the Hawks isn’t wise either. They may have lost to the Suns but they had a twelve-point lead which they blew. And let’s not forget Trae Young, who put up a 31-point performance paired with 13 assists. Right behind him was John Collins with 26 points and 10 rebounds. This goes to show that their offensive power can give the Warriors an easy run for their money.

However, the Dubs haven’t gotten this far without dominating games themselves. Apart from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the Warriors have seen themselves relying on a third player for their victories, and that’s easily Jordan Poole. As fans hoped for the same output in this game, Steph grabbing his hand as soon as the first quarter began had everyone on the edge of the seats. Even Twitter went a little crazy.

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The Atlanta Hawks won’t give it away so easily to the Warriors

Thankfully, the Warriors did not have to worry too long about Curry. He eventually returned to play with full force, leading the way so far against the Hawks. But the Hawks are keeping the competition neck to neck, as Trae and Collins continue to work together for the scoring production.

The first quarter ended with the Hawks outscoring the Golden State Warriors by only two points. Though they were able to take a big lead as soon as the second quarter started, which is really messing with Dubs fans, who have started to believe that the Hawks could put a halt to all their straight victories so far.

With the game already at halftime, the Warriors have done their best to keep the score close. They are behind the Hawks by four points, and it’s still not too late to catch up.

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