The Warriors Sweep Past the Rockets
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors player, is endorsed with the title 'Petty King' due to his choice of attire following Game 7.
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors proved their playoff pedigree once again, securing a 103-89 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 7. Trailing 3-1 in the series at one point, the Warriors fought back against all odds to advance to the next round. With this win, the Warriors have more as-needed victories than anyone, stepping up when it matters most.
Curry Shines Under Pressure
With 22 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, Curry steered the Warriors to victory. Known for his ability to close games, Curry even showcased a newsworthy move in the post-game interview - donning sunglasses.
Fans are somewhat familiar with Curry's swag, but this time it seemed like a sly nod to the Rockets after they won Game 5 and taunted the Warriors with sunglasses of their own.
Brooks Talks Smack to Curry
Rockets' Dillon Brooks, who caused a stir during the series, didn't mince his words about Curry in the post-game interview following Game 5. Brooks commented that, given the chance, he would take advantage of any injury an opponent might have when playing against them.
"I've been playing the game... If I had an injured ankle, I would attack that ankle every single time," Brooks said after the game. "So, whatever they're saying on the broadcast, they can keep saying it."
Curry Reaffirms his Dominance
Despite the allegations of an injured thumb, Curry's performance throughout the series showed that he was more than capable of putting up strong numbers. As the Warriors move onto the next round, it's clear that he wanted to have the last laugh against the Rockets.
Curry and the Warriors face a new challenge in the Minnesota Timberwolves, who aren't shy about talking trash. Anthony Edwards has already expressed his eagerness to get a shot at the Warriors, especially because of Draymond Green. This should make for a fiery series between two teams hungry for victory.
In the next round, the NBA playoffs will witness a rematch between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves, as Anthony Edwards expressed his eagerness to face the Warriors, specifically Draymond Green, hoping to avenge potential trash-talking.
As Stephen Curry moves forward with his impressive performance in the playoffs, he aims to silence any criticisms and prove yet again that he is a force to be reckoned with in basketball, setting the stage for an exciting series against the Timberwolves.
