Breen Recalls Iconic Call of Curry's Game-Winning 3-Pointer 10 Years Ago

NBA announcer Mike Breen reflects on his legendary "Bang! Bang!" call of Stephen Curry's clutch shot that lifted the Warriors to an overtime win in 2016.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 9:10pm by Ben Kaplan

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Friday marks the 10-year anniversary of Stephen Curry's iconic game-winning three-pointer that lifted the Golden State Warriors to a 121-118 overtime win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016. NBA announcer Mike Breen, who delivered the legendary "Bang! Bang!" call on the play, reflects on the moment and how Curry's work ethic led to the spectacular shot.

Why it matters

Curry's shot and Breen's call have become etched in the lore of the Warriors' historic 73-win season and Curry's unanimous MVP campaign, forming perhaps the collective apex of that era. The play showcased Curry's elite shooting ability and the drama of a high-stakes regular season matchup between two of the NBA's top teams.

The details

With the game tied at 118-118 in overtime, Curry dribbled across halfcourt and pulled up from 38 feet to drain the game-winning three-pointer as time expired. Breen's call of "They do have a timeout. Decide not to use it. Curry, way downtown. BANG! BANG! OH, WHAT A SHOT FROM CURRY! WITH SIX TENTHS OF A SECOND REMAINING!" has become one of the most iconic moments in NBA history.

  • The game was played on February 27, 2016.
  • Friday, February 26, 2026 marks the 10-year anniversary of the shot.

The players

Stephen Curry

The Golden State Warriors guard who hit the game-winning three-pointer, part of his unanimous MVP season in 2016.

Mike Breen

The NBA play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC who delivered the legendary "Bang! Bang!" call on Curry's shot.

Kevin Durant

The Oklahoma City Thunder star who scored 37 points in the game against the Warriors.

Russell Westbrook

The Oklahoma City Thunder guard who had 26 points and 13 assists in the game.

Klay Thompson

The Golden State Warriors guard who scored 32 points and hit the game-tying three-pointer late in overtime.

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What they’re saying

“My initial reaction when I heard it back was, 'Man, I'm a screaming idiot.' I just lost it.”

— Mike Breen, NBA Announcer (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Here's the thing — that shot was spectacular, but that shot was the result of this young man's work ethic. He hits those shots because he spends so much time when there's no cameras, when there's no fans, working on his game, working on his craft, working on his conditioning and that's why he hit that shot.”

— Mike Breen, NBA Announcer (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Warriors and Thunder are not scheduled to play each other again this season, but the two teams could potentially meet in the NBA playoffs.

The takeaway

Curry's game-winning three-pointer and Breen's iconic call have become an indelible part of the Warriors' and Curry's legacy, showcasing the superstar's elite skill and the drama of a high-stakes regular season matchup between two of the NBA's top teams.