Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have done it! Heading into Game 7, the horrific road record this season was a major factor looming over every fan’s head. However, Steph stepped up as a leader and gave us a performance for the ages. In fact, his 50-point performance this afternoon sparked reactions from not only other basketball players, but athletes across various sports. Players like Kevin Durant, Patrick Mahones, and Toni Kroos put up tweets after Steph’s incredible Game 7.
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After the Game 6 loss at home, the Warriors knew they needed to come out with intent if they wanted to take Game 7. They ended the first quarter down 31-30, and the half down 58-56. Curry had 20 at the half, and was looking rather dangerous. It only got worse for the Kings in the 3rd. Dubs outscored them 35-23 in the 3rd, and then 29-19 in the 4th to take home the 120-100 win.
Stephen Curry drops 50, gets reactions from Kevin Durant, Patrick Mahomes
Till today, the highest any player had scored in Game 7 was Kevin Durant(48 vs MIL in 2021). However, Stephen Curry was on a mission tonight. He took a career-high 38 shots, making 20 of them. He ended the night scoring 50 points and also had eight rebounds, six assists, and a steal to his name.
He didn’t only break KD’s Game 7 record, but also set a personal best in playoffs. Watching his performance, many other stars couldn’t help but react to it.
Kevin Durant put out a tweet recognizing his former teammate’s brilliance.
Legendary 30. 50 pieces
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) April 30, 2023
Ice-Trae might have been kicked out of the Playoffs by the Celtics, but he made sure to give his flowers to the Chef.
Unreal Performance. Steph Different🫡
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) April 30, 2023
2x Super Bowl Champion Patrick Mahomes couldn’t contain his excitement watching Steph work his magic. He put out several tweets for the Warriors’ superstar.
Go crazy then! @StephenCurry30 💪🏽💪🏽
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) April 30, 2023
Greatness!!! https://t.co/eZBUad15NN
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) April 30, 2023
European Soccer Club, Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos was also mighty impressed with the Chef.
Steph Curry still number one
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) April 30, 2023
NBA Analysts react to Steph’s dominant night
There are only a handful of on-air analysts who picked the Warriors to actually win the series, especially after digging themselves the 0-2 hole. Kendrick Perkins was not one of them. After the game, he put out a tweet admitting he was wrong.
Even a hater like myself have to just sit back and applaud the GREATNESS of Steph Curry!!! God Bless America.
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) April 30, 2023
Skip Bayless, who has always hated on Steph for ‘not being clutch’ ended up changing his entire tune about the Warriors’ star.
Remember when I battled just about every basketball expert at ESPN who said it was a no-brainer to take Blake Griffin first overall … and I kept saying, no-no-no, the first pick should be the little guy at Davidson, Steph Curry? Steph went 7th. Now, if you re-drafted …
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) April 30, 2023
Bill Simmons called Steph a legend.
Steph Curry the fucking legend.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) April 30, 2023
The Dubs don’t have a lot of time to celebrate, as they need to head home and prepare to face the Lakers on Tuesday.
