On Sunday, Steph Curry displayed his basketball greatness once again in a game where he scored a remarkable 50 points, the highest in his playoff career. His impressive performance helped the Golden State Warriors secure a 4-3 best-of-seven NBA playoff series win against the Sacramento Kings.
In addition, Curry broke the NBA record for the most points scored in a Game 7, surpassing the previous record of 48 points set by his former teammate Kevin Durant for the Brooklyn Nets in 2021. Furthermore, Curry made history by becoming the first player in Warriors history to score 40 or more points in a Game 7. The NBA playoffs are usually some of the most followed sporting events, where NBA betting fans place their wagers with Betway and other leading bookmakers.
Steph Curry’s outstanding scoring outburst, achieved by making 20 out of 38 shots, including 7 out of 18 three-point attempts, showcased his remarkable accuracy once again. As a result of his exceptional performance, several of his fellow players expressed their admiration on social media.
For instance, Portland Trail Blazers point guard and seven-time All-Star Damian Lillard was in awe of Curry’s performance and tweeted, “Steph Curry, you amazing player…he just defeated a very talented team in a very challenging arena.”
Steph Curry’s impressive performance also drew admiration from other NBA stars, as evidenced by Kevin Durant’s tweet calling it a “Legendary 30. 50 pieces” and Trae Young’s description of it as an “unreal performance.”
Even Klay Thompson, who has played alongside Curry for many years and has seen his remarkable displays, was impressed. According to Thompson, Curry’s track record as a two-time MVP and a Finals MVP speaks for itself because he elevates the team in crucial moments like this one. Thompson also noted that the team’s strategy when Curry is in the zone is to give him the ball and let him do his thing. Thompson described this Game 7 as the “Steph Curry game,” which he will always remember.
During the first half of the game, the Warriors were trailing the Kings by two points, and both Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole were struggling to score. Despite scoring 20 points in the first half, Curry’s explosive performance in the second half helped the Golden State team secure a win. Betway live betting had the odds favouring the Kings to take it, but Curry had other ideas.
In the second half, the Warriors outscored the Sacramento Kings by 22 points, which according to ESPN, tied for the fifth-largest point differential in the second half of a Game 7 in NBA playoff history.
Overall, Curry’s remarkable combination of shooting accuracy, finishing variety, and dynamic play thrilled fans and left his teammates and opponents in awe.
Despite facing potential playoff elimination in a hostile environment, Curry played a significant role in helping the Warriors secure a remarkable victory, leading them to advance to the Western Conference semifinals. They are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a highly anticipated series, which begins on Tuesday.
Curry acknowledged that the team has defied the odds and continued to play at a high level despite their challenges. He also noted a lot of pressure on the team to fail, but they love proving people wrong, which has become a part of their motivation and attitude. Warriors are among the favorites to win the NBA championship this year, and you can register with Betway to bet on the remaining matches.
