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In the first two games of the Western Conference finals, the Houston Rockets, with some help from luck, did an admirable job of putting the clamps on Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. On Sunday, however, the Rockets’ worst nightmare came to fruition as Curry rediscovered his offensive touch and torched Houston for 35 points […]

It had been a rough start to the series versus for Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry. Fortunately, he managed to bounce back with a dominant performance in Golden state’s 126-85 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 3. Curry’s performance was culminated by a three-pointer over shooting guard James Harden in the third […]

After a brief slump, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry finally got his shooting touch – and his mojo – back during Game 3 of the Western Conference finals Sunday night against the Houston Rockets. In that game, Curry exploded for 35 points on 13-for-23 shooting from the field with five makes from the 3-point […]

The Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Houston Rockets have each taken different paths to the NBA Conference Finals, but each share enough common threads to weave the tapestry that is basketball’s future. First and foremost, an old coaching adage is holding up this postseason: the team that shoots better tends to win […]

None of Stephen Curry’s teammates or coaches showed any signs of concern for his shooting struggles, even prior to a Game 3 35-point explosion against the Houston Rockets that saw the two-time MVP regain much more than his shooting touch, but the signature on-court swagger that has made him such a star in the league. […]

The Houston Rockets have done a good job overall containing Stephen Curry at the 3-point line, but they’ve failed miserably keeping the two-time MVP from getting to the rim and finishing efficiently, surprisingly being close to automatic in the restricted area. According to NBA.com’s advanced stats via Reddit user Hesi_Pull-up_Jimmer, Curry is shooting a team-high 17-of-21 […]

Stephen Curry’s mom; Sonya, wasn’t thrilled when she got wind of her son’s words after a rampant streak of eight straight baskets that concluded in the Golden State Warriors point guard facing the crowd and yelling “This is my f***ing house” after taking MVP frontrunner James Harden to the cup for a floater. “She already […]

Eyes went wide when fans and TV audience saw Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry swear on live TV after making two clutch plays on MVP frontrunner James Harden of the Houston Rockets. Even his teammates were impressed by him doing so, knowing it’s unlike his character to use swear words at all. “That was […]

Stephen Curry’s 3-point shooting ability has revolutionized the game so much that Golden State Warriors teammate Draymond Green compared Curry’s threes to that of others’ dunks. After the game, Green commented on Curry’s performance as well as their home crowd’s support: “His three is like someone else’s dunk,” Draymond Green said. “I don’t mean to […]

Through the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, there was a growing concern around the play of Golden State star point guard Stephen Curry as he struggled on the court. Curry took a major step forward with his performance, scoring a game-high 35 points on 13-of-23 shooting from the field along with five made […]

After draining several 3-pointers and lay-ups, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry got too hyped, maybe for his own good. He uncharacteristically blurted out an expletive while speaking to the crowd at Oracle Arena, telling them that this is his house. Below is a clip of the incident as posted by Def Pen Hoops: 'THIS […]

Stephen Curry is missing and Draymond Green is talking. The latter is normal, but the former is an anomaly. In two games against the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Finals, the Golden State Warriors’ back-to-back MVP is only averaging a measly, by his standards, stat-line of 17.0 points per game on 44 percent field goal […]

It is no secret that Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry has not been his usual self lately. Fortunately, small forward Kevin Durant is not worried about his teammate’s recent slump. In fact, he is adamant that it is only a matter of time before Curry regains his touch. Durant even confirmed that the Warriors […]

The Western Conference Finals is shaping up to be the kind of back-and-forth affair many have been expecting from the top two teams in the NBA. Game 1 resulted in a 119-106 victory for the Golden State Warriors and Game 2 ended with the Houston Rockets on top 127-105. In both games, there was only […]

Following a Game 2 loss to the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Finals, all eyes turned to Stephen Curry, who has scored under 20 points in two straight games for the first time since the 2016 postseason. But to his teammates and coach, this is just another storyline to come to terms with how […]

The Houston Rockets found themselves in a rare “must-win” scenario against the Golden State Warriors … in Game 2. The Warriors used a bevy of Kevin Durant buckets (37 points), “butt naked” open threes from Klay Thompson (6-of-15 from three), and a “punch yourself out” defense to burn the Rockets in Game 1. Home court […]

The Golden State Warriors don’t seem to be as worried as most people are about Stephen Curry’s shooting struggles, having gone 2-of-13 from distance in the first two games of the series against the Houston Rockets. Yet his confidence in a bounce-back performance doesn’t come from just a storied reputation, but rather his unequivocal belief […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking at two games back home in Oracle Arena to seize a potential 3-1 lead over the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Finals. Right now, they’re likely favored to win Games 3 and 4, but they won’t be able to do so without their All-Star point guard Stephen Curry […]

The Houston Rockets finished the regular season as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and as the owner of the best record in the league. In Game 1 of the conference finals against the Golden State Warriors, the Rockets did not live up to the hype, as they got wrecked at home, 119-106. […]

Following two underwhelming games to start off the series against the Houston Rockets, most fingers pointed to Stephen Curry scoring under 20 points as a reason the Golden State Warriors aren’t up 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals. Curry struggled to the tune of 2-of-13 from beyond the arc during the first two games, a […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry isn’t just a good basketball player, he is also a very good golfer, and during the offseason, he plays a lot of it. He has even played on a few Web.Com tour events in 2017, which is a tour for players trying to develop their game to make it […]

Stephen Curry, regarded as one of the best shooters of all time, has made his mark among young guns who want to play basketball for a living. His effortless 3-point bombs from 30 feet have been something kids continuously practice on their own. Recently, Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas got a front-row view of […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry tried to shake free from Houston Rockets’ defenders; delivering feint after feint in futility while Chris Paul and company mirrored his every step. Under pressure from James Harden late in the second quarter, Curry dribbled in retreat to his right, delivering a beautiful nutmeg pass through Eric Gordon’s […]

Stephen Curry has put together two underwhelming postseason games for the first time in these playoffs, failing to record 20 or more points in Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference Finals. The former two-time MVP has clearly struggled shooting the ball from deep after coming back from a Grade 2 MCL sprain after […]

Stephen Curry has found it tough to regain his full rhythm after coming back from a Grade 2 MCL sprain that kept him out nearly six weeks. For the first time in a series, Curry has had back-to-back subpar games — scoring less than 20 points in Games 1 and 2 against the Houston Rockets. […]

The Houston Rockets bounced back firmly against the Golden State Warriors to even up the Western Conference Finals after a 127-105 Game 2 win on Wednesday night. Stephen Curry, who was the usual suspect targeted in their famed isolation matchups, was the primary defender in 23 plays after facing 20 in Game 1, according to […]

Stephen Curry, while an offensive dynamo, can be a big liability on defense. The Golden State Warriors superstar stands at 6’3″ but his lanky stature makes him an easy target on switches. As reported by Chris Haynes of ESPN, the Houston Rockets targetted Curry on 23 plays in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was noticeably out of his usual form during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals series against the Houston Rockets Wednesday night. Curry scored 16 points on 7-for-19 shooting from the field. He was especially horrible from long range, as he missed seven of his eight 3-point attempts. […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors failed to steal another game on the road in their Western Conference finals series matchup with the Houston Rockets after absorbing a 123-105 loss from James Harden and company on Wednesday night. The Rockets’ offense was fueled by their reliance on isolation plays they mostly forced off of […]

Chris Paul and the Houston Rockets have a tough challenge in front of them in the form of the Golden State Warriors. If they are going to get past the Warriors and earn a slot in the NBA Finals, they are going to need Paul and James Harden to outplay Golden State’s superstars. At least […]

Game 1 of the Western Conference finals did not go well for the Houston Rockets, who took a 119-106 loss from the Golden State Warriors at home on Monday. That despite the fact that Stephen Curry scored only 18 points and shot just 1-for-5 from behind the arc. With Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson chipping […]

Oklahoma product Trae Young has drawn comparisons to Stephen Curry during his rousing freshman season, and now that he’s heading into the pros as one of the first-round prospects of this 2018 NBA Draft, the young point guard revealed he’s gotten some advice from the very one that came before him. “He’s given me a […]

The Houston Rockets showed a very deliberate plan of attack in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals — attack Stephen Curry on defense as much as possible. And while James Harden had a field day with Curry on an island, it won’t keep the two-time MVP from having confidence in his ability to make […]

Since making his return to the court in the Western Conference semifinals against the New Orleans Pelicans, there have been many questions posed toward Stephen Curry’s overall health from a Grade 2 MCL sprain to his left knee. The 30-year-old has stepped back into the fold as a key piece to the puzzle helping guide […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry took a few steps back on Monday night to a shot-hoisting Klay Thompson, who attempted a season-high 15 long-distance shots against the top-seeded Houston Rockets during a 119-106 win, which lead to a 1-0 series lead to steal home court. The two-time MVP took a back seat to his […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry side-stepped past a tricky post-game request, as ESPN’s Chris Haynes asked him to recall a play-by-play of the opening minute of the game, much like LeBron James did after a Game 1 loss to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. The sharpshooter passed on the chance, yet […]

Klay Thompson showed his propensity for having a quick trigger, attempting 15 3-pointers while canning six of them for a 40-percent night from beyond the arc during a 119-106 Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets. Thompson, who can often become the forgotten man on offense when his All-Star teammates are dominating, showed a healthy […]

The rivalry between Stephen Curry and Chris Paul has been one of the most watched of its kind over the last few years of playoff competition. Formerly a young, up-and-coming star on the rise against a veteran floor general, the roles have changed since, with Curry going from little brother to dominating matchups and even […]

As the Golden State Warriors take on the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Finals, expect two-time MVP Stephen Curry to go one-on-one with James Harden in some possessions. Curry acknowledged this fact and commented on the difficulty in guarding Harden. As reported by Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Curry observed that Harden is an […]