The Latest: A Sign? Curry Nails Pregame 'Tunnel Shot'
Things got off to a good start for Stephen Curry and the Warriors.
Curry connected on his pregame "tunnel shot" on the third try. Fans surrounding the tunnel behind the Warriors' bench erupted in cheers, and Curry signed a few autographs before heading to the locker room.
Curry attempts the shot after his extensive warmup routine, which includes dribbling two basketballs and a series of shooting drills. Curtis Jones, the security guard assigned to the area next the Warriors' bench, throws the ball to Curry. If Curry misses, somebody fetches the ball and tosses it back to Jones.
Curry usually repeats the routine until he makes it - or stops after five or six attempts. If the visiting team decides to warm up in front of the Warriors' bench, Curry launches balls to the other basket - about 120 feet away - but those aren't usually close.