Golden State, defending champion, survived match N.7 of all dangers in Sacramento by winning (120-100), thanks to Stephen Curry, exceptional with 50 points, Sunday in the NBA play-offs. A performance that enchanted the NBA universe.
” Incredible and sublime for his coach Steve Kerr, “legendary” for his former teammate Kevin Durant, the performance of Stephen Curry, author of 50 points to qualify Golden State in the Western Conference semifinals at the expense of Sacramento, garnered much praise on Sunday.
Never had a player scored so much in a decisive 7th game of the NBA play-offs and, in doing so, the leader of the Warriors made history, he who has some exploits achieved on the floors, with four coronations obtained in six finals played since 2015.
From Michael Jordan…
” We take all of this for granted because he shines night after night and we’ve been watching him for ten years. But you have to remember from time to time that he is one of the greatest players in history “said Kerr bluntly, after the victory of his team (120-100). ” That’s how I felt back when I was playing with Michael Jordan added the coach.
When the Warriors needed superstar Steph Curry the most, he put the team on his back and led them to a 120-100 win over the Kings! With 50 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, this was one of his greatest performances ever!
—Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 30, 2023
Very quickly, social networks got carried away and the NBA planet hailed Curry’s “masterclass”, described as “legendary” by Kevin Durant (Suns), who won two titles with him in 2017 and 2018, “unreal” by Trae Young (Hawks), former Lakers idol Magic Johnson placing her “ among the greatest he has ever achieved “.
For Kevon Looney, another architect of the Warriors’ victory with 21 rebounds and 11 points in the key, ” witnessing performances like this is something you will remember for a lifetime “.
“One of the greatest players of all time”
” When you think he can’t improve or set more records, he comes and achieves something like this tonight. He continues to improve. He was a great leader for us, he raised the level of everyone “, he added.
Even his opponents of the day did not fail to pay tribute to him despite the disappointment. He’s one of the greatest players of all time. “, has thus said DeAaron Fox. ” He makes difficult shots, infiltrates the corridors, is able to finish… He did everything for them. Once he started playing we had a hard time slowing him down. »
(With AFP)