In the playoffs game 7, Stephen Curry scored his career’s best points against Sacramento Kings. This made his team win in style and their advancement to the NBA Playoff second round was confirmed.
Stephen Curry Advances Warriors at the NBA Playoffs
Curry’s 50 points included 20 off 38 FG, 7-18 ( beyond the arc) 3Pt, 3-5 FT, six assists, one steal and eight rebounds. They won 120-100 over the Kings on Sunday.
This qualifies Golden State for the Second Round of the Playoffs. This is also their 19th straight playoff against opponents from the Western Conference. With home-court advantage in the best-of-seven series, the Warriors will now compete against the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Lakers.
Even though Golden State was on the road and behind by two points at the break, they regained their championship form in the second period. Curry scored 14 points and Klay Thompson added 9, as the Warriors outscored the Kings 35–23 in the third quarter. Sacramento was outrebounded 22-9 in the quarter by Golden State, who also controlled the boards.
The Splash Brothers is what Curry and Klay Thompson are often referred to for their shooting abilities. Curry was also named Finals 2022 Most Valuable Player (MVP). It was his sterling performance which got the Warriors their 2022 championship while playing against Boston Celtics. Curry has inspired and advocated players to take more three-point shots. Curry’s team has recorded 105 straight 3s in 2021.
Stephen Curry and NBA Playoff Rivals
The most recent chapter in the legendary rivalry between LeBron James and Stephen Curry will begin. This will be at display when the Los Angeles Lakers and Warriors meet each other in the Western Conference playoffs.
Four times in the NBA Finals, the pair have faced off against one another in the Playoffs. once the Play-In tournament has featured a match between LeBron and Curry.
Curry not only holds the advantage in their overall record against each other, but he has also defeated LeBron in three of their four Finals matchups.
