Steph Curry was in sizzling form tonight. His 31-point game put him in a very exclusive club consisting of Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
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Steph Curry continues to break records and create history. Tonight’s 31-point performance was his 7th after turning 34. Only two other players have a similar record. Who are they?
LeBron James and Michael Jordan, of course. The two most dominant players in basketball have always racked up mind-bending statistics over the years and it is no surprise to see that these two also have more than seven 30-point games after turning 34.
Incidentally, both Jordan and LeBron went on to win the championship after achieving this feat. They also won the Finals MVP award.
Steph Curry and the Warriors have a commanding 3-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks. Historically Curry has never won the Finals MVP and fans have long awaited this moment.
Stephen Curry has his 7th 30-point game of the playoffs.
Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the only players with that many 30-point games in a single postseason at age-34 or older. MJ and LeBron both won Finals MVP in the seasons they did this. pic.twitter.com/ISpcbZlqZc
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 23, 2022
Will Steph Curry win the Finals MVP this year?
As long as the Warriors are on this trajectory, they are the current title favorites. They simply have the depth and the arsenal to beat out any team.
Most importantly, Steph Curry is firing on all cylinders. We think this is his year to win the Finals MVP. As precedent has already been set, it is all up to Curry and the Warriors to live up to their expectations!
Stephen Curry Tonight:
31 Points
11 Assists
5 Rebounds
10/20 FG
5/10 3PT
6/6 FT
+19Steph is 1 win away from his 6th career finals appearance
Chef Curry is cooking and looking for the first ever WCF MVP Award pic.twitter.com/5RQKfV6xI5
— PlayoffsMuse (@PlayoffsMuse) May 23, 2022