On this day two years ago, NBA fans witnessed one of the greatest individual playoff performances in league history. Stephen Curry, the face of the Golden State Warriors dynasty, put on an unforgettable show in Game 7 against the Sacramento Kings. With the series tied 3-3 and the season on the line, Curry delivered a 50-point masterpiece — the most ever scored in a Game 7 — to send a resounding message to the league: greatness doesn’t fade.
Heading into the game, the Kings had shown they were no longer the doormat of the Western Conference. With rising stars like De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento had taken the defending champs to the brink. Golden 1 Center was electric, buzzing with the energy of fans who believed their team was ready to turn the page on nearly two decades of irrelevance. But Curry had other plans.
From the opening tip, it was clear Steph was locked in. His handle was tight, his movement off the ball relentless, and his shot—automatic. Whether it was step-back threes, floaters in traffic, or impossible finishes at the rim, Curry scored at will. He poured in 20 points by halftime and somehow turned up the intensity in the second half. Every time the Kings threatened a run, Curry silenced the crowd with another bucket.
What made the performance even more iconic was how Curry controlled every aspect of the game. He wasn’t just scoring — he was leading. He crashed the glass, dished out timely assists, and played inspired defense. The Warriors fed off his energy. Despite an aging roster and inconsistent play throughout the series, Curry’s leadership and sheer brilliance willed them to a dominant second-half performance and a double-digit win.
His 50 points came on 20-of-38 shooting, including 7-of-18 from three-point range. The efficiency, volume, and stage made it one of the most remarkable scoring efforts in playoff history. Breaking Kevin Durant’s previous Game 7 scoring record of 48 points, Curry reminded everyone that even in his mid-30s, he remains one of the most dangerous players on the planet.
After the game, Warriors coach Steve Kerr called Curry “the modern-day Jordan,” referencing not just his scoring but the way he inspires teammates and elevates his team. It was a reminder that Curry’s greatness isn’t just about the stats — it’s about the fear he instills in defenses, the hope he gives to fans, and the joy with which he plays the game.
Two years later, that Game 7 still resonates. It was Steph at his purest — fearless, unstoppable, and transcendent. In an era filled with superstars, no one else could have delivered that kind of performance in that kind of moment. It wasn’t just a win for the Warriors. It was another chapter in the legend of the Chef.
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