Klay Thompson, himself no stranger to playoff heroics, dubbed this contest “The Stephen Curry Game” after Steph dropped 50 to send the Golden State Warriors through to the second round and the Sacramento Kings home. In honor of this iconic, pantheonic performance, here are 50 quick-hitting thoughts on this rousing 120-100 victory, this entire captivating series, and what comes next for Golden State:
- Stats can’t do what we saw justice, but they’re staggering enough to mention. 50 points for Wardell Stephen Curry II. 38 shot attempts (he made 20). 7-18 from deep. 8 boards, 6 assists, 1 steal, and only 1 turnover.