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Steph Curry lauds Lindy Waters III’s clutch shot that sealed Warriors' win

GSW star Steph Curry couldn't contain his excitement after Lindy Waters III nailed a dramatic buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Warriors to a thrilling victory

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Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry couldn't contain his excitement after Lindy Waters III nailed a dramatic buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Warriors to a thrilling 91-90 victory over the LA Clippers in their preseason opener. The game took place at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, where Waters' heroic shot left fans and players buzzing.

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With only 1.6 seconds left on the clock, the Warriors were down 90-88, facing an almost certain loss. But head coach Steve Kerr had one more trick up his sleeve. Kerr drew up a brilliant final play, and the ball found its way into Waters’ hands on the right wing.

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Waters, without hesitation, caught the ball, turned, and fired in one smooth motion. The former Oklahoma City Thunder guard's shot was nothing short of perfection, sinking the three-pointer and securing a jaw-dropping win for the Warriors.

What did Steph Curry say?

The entire Warriors bench erupted in celebration, rushing to surround Waters, who was quickly swarmed by his elated teammates. Among those celebrating the loudest was none other than Steph Curry, who was fired up by Waters’ game-winner.

Curry, always known for appreciating big moments, took to Instagram after the game to show some love for the 27-year-old. Sharing a video of the clutch shot, Steph Curry added a simple but powerful caption: "Yeah" and tagged Waters, acknowledging his teammate’s brilliance with a laid-back but sincere shoutout.

In addition to his game-winning shot, Waters had an impressive all-around performance, leading the Warriors with 17 points. He was almost unstoppable from beyond the arc, going 5-for-7 and proving his worth as a reliable scorer.

For a preseason opener, the game offered plenty of excitement, and Waters' buzzer-beater, along with Curry's recognition, kicked off the Warriors’ campaign in style. With such a strong start, the team and its fans are eagerly anticipating what’s next in this thrilling season.

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