Vintage Steph Shines Bright as Warriors Dominate Rockets in Game 1
Alright, let’s talk about that performance from Stephen Curry — you know, the one that reminded us exactly why he’s one of the most electrifying players to ever touch a basketball. The Golden State Warriors walked into Houston and took Game 1 of their first-round playoff series with a 95–85 win over the Rockets, and it was vintage Steph all night long.
Curry dropped 31 points, but if you’re just looking at the numbers, you’re missing the full story. This wasn’t just another 30-point playoff game. It was a showcase of the jaw-dropping, head-shaking magic that only Steph can deliver. He shot 12-of-19 from the field, made 5-of-9 from deep, grabbed six boards, and dished out three assists — all while only going to the free throw line twice. That kind of efficiency? That’s rare air.
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But here’s the thing: Steph’s greatness isn’t just in the box score. It’s in the how — the moments that make you hit rewind and say “did he really just do that?” He had Rockets defenders on skates, hitting step-backs, pulling up in transition, and launching 30-footers like they were layups. One moment stood above the rest: a fading, high-arching three as he was literally falling into the crowd with the shot clock winding down. Net. Pure net. That one? Instant classic.
The Warriors needed everything from Curry, too. Outside of Jimmy Butler’s solid 25-point contribution and Brandin Podziemski’s 14, the rest of the team was quiet. But Steph took over, and head coach Steve Kerr summed it up perfectly — “He was incredible.” Butler’s impact can’t be overlooked either. His presence gives Curry more space, more room to breathe, and another clutch player to lean on. As Curry put it, “Don’t get it twisted. Jimmy’s nice.”
And while the Rockets struggled, especially from beyond the arc, don’t count them out just yet. This series is far from over. But the Warriors? They’ve found something. Since the Butler trade in February, they’re 25–8 — one of the hottest teams in the league. And Curry? He’s playing like a man on a mission, averaging nearly five more points per game since the trade.
He may be 37, but Sunday night proved age is just a number when you’ve got the skill, the swagger, and the fire that Curry still brings. For one night at least, he turned back the clock and reminded the league: the Warriors are still very much alive — and Steph Curry is still that dude.
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