Stephen Curry can almost be said to be the strongest outside shooter in NBA history. He broke the NBA three-point shooting record three times. Curry not only set an achievement, but also changed the trend of the modern NBA and the image of basketball among the younger generation. However, in the season In the post-game, winning is the standard that proves the quality of a superstar. We have selected Curry's peak moments in the playoffs to give everyone a glimpse of the achievements of the epic marksman.
Further reading:
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Curry scores 50 points with one hand and leads team to victory
- Season:2022-23 R1G7
- opponent:king
- Stats: 50 points, 6 assists, 8 rebounds, FG 20-38
In the crucial seventh game, the two sides were closely tied in the first half. The Warriors generals were not feeling good, and Curry scored 20 points to hold on. In the second half, the Kings' offense failed. On the other hand, Curry and Kay Thompson were extremely accurate during this period, pushing the score to double digits. After that, the Kings were unable to counterattack.
Curry scored more than 10 points in every quarter with a steady output, and many unreasonable three-pointers made the Kings very helpless. 50 points in a single game was also Curry's new playoff high.
Since Steve Kerr took charge, the Warriors have yet to lose a series in the Western Conference.
Curry set a career playoff single-game scoring record. The original record was 47 points against the Raptors in Game 3 of the 2019 Championship. At the same time, he became the first player to break 50 points in a tiebreaker in the league's playoff history. Surpassing Kevin Durant's 48-point record, as well as Dominique Wilkins and Sam Jones' 47-point record.
In the key battle, Curry made a three-team attack with a hard shot43 points
- Season:2021-22 Championship G4
- opponent:Celtic
- Stats: 43 points, 4 assists, 10 rebounds, 7-of-14 three-pointers
Facing a 1-2 deficit in the championship game and playing at home in Boston, the Warriors were faced with the desperate situation of losing one more game and falling behind by 5 points at the end of the first half. However, in the crucial third quarter, Stephen Curry succeeded in pulling up three-pointers many times under double-teaming and pressure. After scoring 14 points in a single quarter, the Warriors took the lead after three quarters and hit another three-pointer with 1 minute and 42 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. The score helped the Warriors open up a 6-point safety gap, and the audience scored 43 points to help the Warriors equalize the game.
Curry also became the third guard in history to score 40 points and 10 rebounds in a championship game, and the second oldest player in history to score 40 points and 10 rebounds in a championship game after LeBron James. It was also the fourth time that he made more than 80 three-pointers in the playoffs in a single year.
The Rise of Supernova battle swept 44 points
- Season:2012-13 Playoffs Second Round G1
- opponent:Spurs
- Stats: 44 points, 11 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals
Frequently affected by ankle injuries in previous seasons, Curry broke out completely in the 2012-13 season, scoring a record-breaking 272 three-pointers throughout the season, breaking star Ray Allen's record of 269 goals. Curry upset the third-seeded Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs that year. He faced the Spurs led by the powerful trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, plus the newly emerged potential star at the time.Kawhi Leonard.
Curry was not afraid. He showed off his sharpshooting ability in the first game and scored 44 points and 11 assists. He fought the Spurs until the second extension before losing. Even Duncan said after the game that he was scared by Curry's accuracy. Although the Warriors were eventually eliminated by the Spurs in six games, the foundation for Curry and the Warriors dynasty was laid.
Curry returns from injury and becomes Warriors' savior, scores record-breaking 17 points in overtime
- Season:2015-16 Playoffs Second Round G5
- opponent:pioneer
- data: 40 points, 8 assists, 9 rebounds, 17 points in overtime (historical record)
Curry reached the peak of his career this season. He made 402 three-pointers in the whole season, breaking the record for the third time and pushing the record to a historically difficult level. He became the seventh player to enter the "180 Club" and the only one among them. A player with an average score of 30 or more.
However, Curry missed the first three games of the first and second rounds due to a knee injury. Curry came off the bench in Game 4 to face theDamian LillardLed by the menacing Trail Blazers, the Warriors played extremely hard and trailed by 11 points in the first half. The two sides were tied at the end of the regular season. But in the overtime, Curry took over the game, scoring a record-breaking 17 points on 6-of-7 shooting, and used the last three-pointer to ensure the victory. Curry scored 40 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists in the entire game. It is difficult to imagine that this is a player. Statistics set by players who have just returned from injury.
Curry's three-dimensional all-around in the championship game is impeccable
- Season:2016-17 Championship G2
- opponent:knight
- data: 32 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds
With the experience of being reversed by the Cavaliers in the championship game last season, the Warriors tightened the clockwork this time and stepped on the accelerator throughout the series, especially Curry, who had a scoring master.Kevin Durant, Curry has more room to make up for the gaps elsewhere. In the second game, he won the first championship game triple of his career. He scored 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists in the whole game, and led the Warriors to defeat the Cavaliers with a 21-point difference. .
Curry overcame a 3-1 deficit and scored 24 points in the second half to seal the game.
- Season:2015-16 Western Conference Championship G7
- opponent:thunder
- data: 36 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, 7 of 12 three-pointers
The Warriors faced off against the Thunder, arguably the strongest opponent of this generation, in the Western Conference Championship.Russell WestbrookandKevin Durant, Xihe and Durant, who was still the Thunder King at the time, dominated the first four games and took a 1-3 series lead. However, Curry regained his firepower in the next three games, averaging 33 points and shooting nearly 50% from the three-point line.
In the final Game 7, the Thunder maintained a 6-point lead in the first half, but Curry made 5 of 8 three-pointers in the second half and scored 24 points. He defeated the Thunder with a wave in the third quarter and allowed the Warriors to set a new record. A historical achievement of coming back from a desperate situation of falling behind 1-3.
KD retired from injury, scored 0 points in the first half, and scored 33 points in the second half to reverse the situation.
- Season:2018-19 Playoffs Second Round G6
- opponent:Rocket
- data:33 points, 4 assists, 5 rebounds
Facing the powerful enemy Rockets again, KD retired from the previous game with an injury and announced that he would not be able to play for at least the next week. Stephen Curry, who shot less than 30% of three-pointers in the entire series, faced this situation with no way out and faced an important moment. The sixth battle.
Curry still played lackluster in the first half, not to mention 0 of 5 shots and 3 fouls. Fortunately,Klay ThompsonWork with other teammates to sustain the battle. Curry seemed to wake up from his dream in the second half, especially in the fourth quarter. He made 3 of 6 three-pointers, 6 of 6 two-pointers, and 11 of 11 free throws. He scored 23 points, leading the Warriors to overcome the desperate situation and usher in fifth place. West Division Championship game, also letJames Harden's RocketsThey have fallen to the Warriors four times in the past five seasons.
The Great Three-Yuan Reward for the Bald Heads of Pioneers in the Seal of the Border War
- season：2018-19 Western Conference Championship G4
- opponent:pioneer
- data: 37 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists (achieved three triples in the same game with Green)
Facing the menacing pioneers, lessKevin DurantThe Warriors' power has doubled, especially the "green curry" combination of Curry andDraymond Green, although the Trail Blazers once reached double-digit leads in the first half of the last three games, they were always able to catch up in the second half.
In Game 4, Curry scored 37 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. He hit 7 three-pointers in the entire game. He and Green reached the rare record of three triples in the same game, and also helped the Warriors advance to the 5th consecutive season. championship game.
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