Golden State Warriors' Sensational Curry Blazes to 50-Point Milestone in Playoff Victory
Steph Curry set a dazzling playoff record, scoring an unbelievable 50 points during a 120-100 triumph over the Sacramento Kings in Game 7, clinching the series with a 4-3 win. His stellar performance broke the NBA's seventh-game points record, surpassing Kevin Durant's 48 points for the Brooklyn Nets against the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021.
Curry masterfully connected on 20 of 38 shots, including a remarkable 7 out of 18 three-pointers, further emphasizing his legendary shooting prowess. His remarkable display received widespread praise from his fellow players.
Portland Trail Blazers seven-time All-Star Mian Lillard commended Curry, stating, "Steph Curry, you dirty beast, haha... you just put together a really good team in a solid building."
"Legendary 30:50," 13-time All-Star Durant commented, while Trae Young labeled it "an unbelievable performance."
Curry's long-time teammate Klay Thompson praised his colleague, saying, "Stephen Curry's got a reason he's won two MVPs, won two Finals MVPs. He puts us in those spots."
As if prophesied, Curry delivered in a tense playoff atmosphere to lead his team to a memorable victory, propelling the Warriors to the Western Conference Semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers, opening on Tuesday.
In a hostile setting, with playoff elimination looming, Curry orchestrated a legendary win for the Warriors.
"We're gonna get through this and still play at a high level," Curry said. "Everyone wants to see us fail. It's just the nature of the situation we find ourselves in. We love proving everyone wrong. That's just our atmosphere now."
Additional Insights
- Curry broke the record previously held by Jonas Jerebko of the Detroit Pistons, who scored 28 points in Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks in 2018.
- Curry's 50-point outburst put him in an elite class of shooters, joining the likes of Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, and Kobe Bryant to score at least 50 points in an NBA playoff game.
Further Reading
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Curry's legendary shooting display included 7 out of 18 three-pointers, setting a new record in Game 7 of the NBA playoffs. His shining moment in the NBA playoffs took place against the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016 when he scored 27 points, accompanied by 10 assists and 9 rebounds, as the Warriors secured a hard-fought victory in Game 7, 101-92, propelling them to their second consecutive NBA Finals appearance.
Curry's unforgettable performance in the 2016 playoffs cemented his reputation as a legendary player.
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