5 NBA Playoff games that prove Stephen Curry is not a choker

5 NBA Playoffs games that Prove Stephen Curry is not a choker

By Tony Pesta | May 13, 2019

OAKLAND,CA - JUNE 14: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Oracle Arena During Game Five of the 2015 NBA Finals on June 14, 2015 in Oakland, California NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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2. Game 7 versus Oklahoma City Thunder (2016 Western Conference Finals)

Before the Golden State Warriors blew a 3-1 lead in shocking fashion, they also overcame a 3-1 deficit in the series prior. While Stephen Curry receives much of the blame for his collapse in the FInals, he gets nearly no credit for leading his team back in the Conference Finals.

The 2015-16 Oklahoma City Thunder were a very deadly team. The combination of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook was at its peak and the team was getting big contributions from names such as Dion Waiters and upcoming big man, Steven Adams.

This is why when the Thunder stormed out to a 3-1 lead in the Conference Finals, the Warriors were promptly being written off. Still, the Dubs continued to strike at full strength in each game, steadily bringing the series to a decisive Game 7.

It was in this final game that Curry made sure to put the world on notice once again. His 36 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds were just enough to squeak past the Thunder and advance to the NBA Finals. This was one of the most impressive games of his career as he took it right to Westbrook and the Thunder in a dominant 7-for-12 performance from the 3-point line.

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