Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a stunning victory against the Sacramento Kings in Game 7 of the NBA playoffs on April 30.
Curry’s impressive performance saw him score 50 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, shattering the Kings’ hopes of reaching the finals.
The Kings’ “Light the Beam” celebration was left in shambles as the Warriors scored 120 points, with Klay Thompson adding 16 points and Andrew Wiggins scoring 17.
Curry’s reaction to being fouled was captured on camera, with the Warriors star seen mocking the Kings over their post-game celebration.
The Kings had used the celebration to show off their victories, but it backfired in Game 7 against the Warriors.
The Warriors’ victory sets up a highly anticipated showdown with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Curry spoke about the upcoming challenge in a press conference, stating that the Lakers present different challenges from the Kings and that the Warriors need to be fully prepared for the matchup.
The Warriors will have home-court advantage, but Curry acknowledged that the Lakers were playing good basketball and that his team would need to be fully locked in on their preparation over the next 48 hours.
The matchup between the Warriors and Lakers marks the first time they will face each other in the NBA playoffs since 1991, making it a significant event for basketball fans worldwide.
The excitement surrounding the matchup has generated significant media attention, and fans around the globe are eagerly anticipating the series, which starts in San Francisco on May 2, 2023.
Basketball is a popular sport in the Philippines, and Filipino fans are expected to be among those eagerly following the Warriors-Lakers matchup.
With Stephen Curry at the helm, the Warriors will likely continue their winning ways and take down one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NBA.
