Curry won the game, but the Golden State Warriors bench allowed him that chance

Shaun Livingston

Turning back the clock, Shaun Livingston had a performance for the ages against the Rockets in Game 6. Although he scored just 11 points, Livingston was a huge reason the Warriors went into half time not trailing.

It was a pleasant surprise to see this type of play from the 33-year-old. He’s had, by his standards, a horrible season, averaging a career-low 4.0 points per game along with just 15 minutes per game. It seemed at any moment Livingston may just hang up the sneaker and call it a career.

But, he fought through those injuries and played a pivotal role on the NBA’s brightest stage. As for the game itself, Livingston ended the game 4-for-6 from the field and 3-for-4 from the free-throw line. In just 14 minutes, Livingston was a resounding +14.

Even more important and a likely reason for his +14 was the fact that Livingston didn’t commit a single turnover. After scoring over five points in just two of the Warriors 11 postseason games and having yet his double figures in any of those, Livingston came out determined to make an impact.

That he did.

Like Looney, Livingston’s play won’t get the credit he deserves.

That said, his play was one of many reasons the Golden State Warriors were able to down the Rockets on the road in Game 6.