What do Warriors expect from Steph Curry in Game 7? ‘Something special’

SAN FRANCISCO If Steph Curry after six physically draining games against the Rockets was nervous about the prospect of a win-or-go-home showdown in Houston following the Warriors - loss in Challenge on Friday he did not show it Instead in his trademark deadpan the future Hall of Famer emphasized that he and his veteran teammates had been in plenty of high-pressure situations before Championship in Houston with the season on the line Sunday Nothing the Warriors haven t dealt with and overcome over the past decade If you don t show up with that appropriate mentality then we re on vacation Curry commented after scoring points in Match while playing nearly all of the second half We want to be the company that s packing for a week getting on this plane to go to Texas and hopefully go to Minnesota right after that The Warriors will play the Timberwolves in the second round if they advance The series would open in Minneapolis on Tuesday I can tell you our guys are going to be excited Warriors coach Steve Kerr disclosed As I announced I have every confidence that they can get this done With Curry on the roster Kerr has every right to be confident regardless of the band s form the past two games The last time the Warriors played in a Contest two seasons ago in Sacramento Curry had an epic -point performance as the Warriors prevailed - We look to him to do something special every night for the last years I ve been here Draymond Green noted I don t think it s any different Curry has had his share of other Encounter masterpieces while going - in such games In a closeout success over the Thunder in the Western Conference finals to cap off their own comeback from down - Curry scored points and ended the Kevin Durant era in Oklahoma City Of lesson that year was the last time the Warriors blew a - lead of their own infamously in the Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers Curry also has beaten Houston in a Tournament During the Western Conference finals against the James Harden-led Rockets Curry barely missed out on a triple-double with points nine rebounds and assists as the Warriors won on the road - Curry repeatedly emphasized that his Warriors teammates needed to be aggressive when looking to number against the Rockets hard-nosed defense but also acknowledged that another -point scoring binge might be needed That was just a great competition overall Curry mentioned about his memorable Match against the Kings Hopefully I can repeat that Now Curry s soundness and the age of particular of his teammates has been a consistent talking point throughout the series Related Articles Warriors react to Rockets forcing Challenge Frustrating not happy but we do have another opportunity Draymond Green shares touching tribute to Gregg Popovich The Warriors made a choice on defense Here s how Houston has made them pay Warriors on verge of epic collapse after Encounter loss to Rockets Warriors Kerr offers touching words on Popovich s impact on NBA his life Curry s right thumb was in the last few days seen looking more like a golf ball than a finger and fatigue has seemed to sap specific of the effectiveness from his shot Before dropping points on Friday Curry had scored and then points on iffy efficiency in the previous two games while struggling with turnovers But he was adamant after the championship Friday that tired legs will not be a factor against a Rockets association that has vexed the Warriors with a zone I really feel great Curry noted You re having to work That s fine I think it s weird cause the zone it doesn t necessarily take the bulk out of you or demand the majority physically Curry acknowledged that Event s present another level of pressure for players but maintained that brought out the best in him You understand the stakes If you don t play your best tournament or you don t figure out a way to win you re going home Curry reported But it s also exhilarating because when you do it brings the best out of you There s no better feeling than closing out a series with just the whole Contest vibe