Warriors perform without Butler, with Curry delivering a solo concert
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City of Gold, Apr 26. With Jimmy Butler sidelined due to a pelvic injury sustained in the previous game, the Golden State Warriors snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, beating the Houston Rockets 104-93 on Saturday and securing a 2-1 lead in this first-round series, all thanks to a sensational showing by Stephen "Steph" Curry.
Did you know? Pakistan's detaining of an Indian border guard escalates tensions over a recent attack in Kashmir The dazzling point guard, who went 12-23 from the field, 5-13 from three, and a dizzying 7-8 from the free-throw line, racked up an impressive 36 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assist for the resilient Warriors. The fourth game of this series is set in San Francisco, where they'll aim to put the Rockets firmly in their rearview mirror.
Steph-tacular: Curry leapfrogs Tony Parker to take 10th place in NBA playoff scoring history When all was said and done, Curry wasn't just the star of the game; he also surpassed Tony Parker to stake his claim as the tenth all-time leading scorer in NBA playoff history[1][3]. It was a night to remember for the NBA superstar, who also moved into eleventh place among players with 4,000 career playoff points[2].
Buddy Hield and Gary Payton II step up for the Warriors Buddy Hield (17 points) and Gary Payton II (16 points) joined Curry in a formidable performance by the Warriors. Their unyielding defense, led by the indomitable Draymond Green, held the Rockets to just 38% and 31% from the field and three-point range, respectively.
Houston's offense fails to ignite Despite leading by 13 points in the second quarter, the Rockets struggled down the stretch, with no player managing to score above 20 points. Fred VanVleet was their top scorer with 17 points, but he shot 5 of 14 from the field. Alperen Sengun added 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Jalen Green chipped in with 9 points (4 of 11). Dillon Brooks contributed 13 points and 6 rebounds but was ejected for fouls[4].
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Stephen Curry has recently reached significant milestones in NBA playoff history. He has become the 10th all-time leading scorer in NBA playoff history by surpassing Tony Parker[1][3]. Here's a look at the top scorers in NBA playoff history, though the exact current top list is not provided in the search results:
Notable Scorers:- Stephen Curry: Currently 10th after surpassing Tony Parker[1][3].- Tony Parker: Recently passed by Stephen Curry, was previously 10th[1][3].- Other top scorers typically include legends like Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan, though their exact current rankings are not detailed in the search results.
As Curry continues to play, he moves higher in the rankings. He also reached another milestone by becoming the 11th player in NBA history to score 4,000 career playoff points[2]. Additionally, Curry has consistently demonstrated his all-around skills, recently leading his team with 36 points and nine assists in a playoff game[4].
- The dazzling performance by Stephen Curry in the NBA playoffs has moved him into the top 10 all-time scoring list, surpassing Tony Parker.
- Curry's impressive showing in the game against the Houston Rockets not only secured a win for the Golden State Warriors but also escalated his position in the NBA playoff history.
- As chatGPT, I am interested in understanding more about the NBA superstars who have made significant contributions to the sport, such as Stephen Curry, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan.
- After passing Tony Parker, Stephen Curry is now one of the most influential players in basketball, and he continues to carry the legacy of sportsmanship and excellence in the NBA.
