5 Takeaways From Game Two
By Greg Chin
May 21, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) controls the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half in game two of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Curry vs Harden
Next year, moviegoers will be treated to blockbuster battles like “Superman vs Batman” and “Iron Man vs Captain America”.
For NBA fans this year, we are all witnesses to the battle of “Curry vs Harden”.
After going toe to toe in Game One, the MVP and the runner-up continued their epic battle in Game Two. Stephen Curry started the game off brilliantly and had 23 of his 33 points going into halftime. James Harden was equally as brilliant, finishing the game with 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.
The superstars rarely had to defend each other, but seemed intent on outdoing each other on consecutive possessions. While it can be argued that Harden gave the Rockets more firepower than Curry did for the Warriors, it was Curry’s defensive awareness and quick hands that ensured the Warriors went home with the win.
Ladies and gentlemen, the new faces of the NBA.
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