“Shades of 2016 and 2019 Finals as Stephen Curry disappeared in the last 6:05 of Game 1”: Skip Bayless attacks the GSW MVP for choking in clutch vs the Celtics

Advait Jajodia | 03/06/2022
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Stephen Curry finished the night with 34 points, however, was unable to get a bucket in the final 6:05 minutes of the clash as the Celtics steal a Game 1 win.

Playing their 6th NBA Finals in the last 8 seasons, the Golden State Warriors had an excellent start against the young Boston Celtics team. Stephen Curry put the team on his back as he had a 21-point 1st quarter outburst.

Everything seemed to go the Warriors’ way as they enjoyed a 12-point lead entering the fourth quarter. However, impressive performances by Jaylen Brown and Al Horford, with incredible contributions by Marcus Smart and Derrick White led to the Cs outscoring GSW 40-16 in the final period, including a 17-0 run.

Also Read: How Al Horford and Jaylen Brown led Steph Curry and company down a historic collapse in Game 1

After 9 lead changes and 5 ties, despite Jayson Tatum’s inefficient 3/17 shooting, Ime Udoka’s boys managed to steal Game 1 from Golden State, winning the action-packed thriller 120-108.

Skip Bayless and NBA Twitter criticize Stephen Curry for a 4-point 4th quarter

Unlike the Mavs series, we saw Steph controlling the rock for a majority of the contest. However, despite finishing the night with 34 points and 5 assists, the sharpshooter was yet again unable to perform well in the clutch and lead his team to the win.

In the final period, Chef Curry scored merely 4 points with a plus-minus of -20. After scoring a runner midway into the 4th quarter, the 2-time MVP remained pointless.

NBA Twitter, led by Skip Bayless, went on to attack the 8-time All-Star for “choking” in the final stretches of big playoff games.

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Steph needs to bounce back in Game 2 and lead the Warriors to tie the series 1-game apiece and, hopefully, prove his naysayers wrong.

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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