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Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry’s top 5 NBA Playoff moments

By Tony Pesta

PORTLAND, OR - MAY 9: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors proclaims "I am back!" after hitting a shot during overtime of Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center on May 9, 2016 in Portland, Oregon. The Warriors won 132-125. 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. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 9: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors proclaims "I am back!" after hitting a shot during overtime of Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center on May 9, 2016 in Portland, Oregon. The Warriors won 132-125. 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. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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3. (2016) Sets NBA Playoff record in overtime

The 2015-16 NBA season was a special one for Stephen Curry. He captured his second straight MVP award and lit up the league for a single-season record for 3-pointers. However, he was saving his best hot streak for the playoffs.

Early in the postseason, Curry fell with a knee injury after a wet spot on the Houston Rockets caused him to slip. He missed four consecutive games before making a triumphant return in the second round versus Portland.

He began the game slowly, scoring just 23 points and shooting 10-of-25 through four quarters as the game headed to overtime. Then, Curry did exactly what everyone was waiting for.

Curry was scorching hot in the overtime period. The unanimous MVP dropped 17 points and missed only one shot as he broke the NBA record for most points in overtime. The degree of difficulty on each shot was ridiculous and there was nothing anybody could do to slow him down.

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