In the final stretch of the NBA season, every single game counts. For seeding purposes, that may have never been truer for the Golden State Warriors than it is this year.
Read MoreDeath. Taxes. Steph Curry owning the Houston Rockets.
The 2x MVP, in the middle of the worst slump of his career, finished tonight’s game against a young Rockets team with 40 points, shooting 13-for-23 from the field (including 7-for-14 from three) and hitting 7 of his 8 free throws. Steph looked… well, like Steph tonight, and it was a sight for sore eyes.
Read MoreLet’s start by saying the Warriors really needed this one. After falling short to the skeleton crew of the Pacers’ bench last night despite Steph Curry posting 39 points, there were a lot of concerns surrounding this team. They had dropped 6 of their last 9, and looked like they were struggling in the first half all through this game. As they battled back towards the win, it all boiled down to Steph, who had been cold the whole night.
Read MoreWarriors Strength In newbies fell short Wednesday night in Houston 129-112 behind James Harden’s 36 points.
Read MoreIf game one is any indication – and I tend to believe it will in most respects – then the Western Conference Semifinals is going to be a ruthless melee.
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