Stephen Curry climbs historic list after leading Warriors to fifth straight playoff win over Rockets

Stephen Curry isn’t just a legend in Golden State Warriors history, he remains one of the greatest players the franchise has ever seen. On Sunday night, in a do-or-die Game 7 against the Houston Rockets, Curry once again proved that age is just a number. His standout performance reignited belief among Warriors fans and propelled the team forward in the playoffs.

Golden State defeated Houston to advance past the first round of the NBA playoffs, marking the fifth consecutive postseason series win for Curry and the Warriors over the Rockets. Over the past decade, Golden State has become a recurring playoff nightmare for Houston, and Sunday’s win only reinforced that dominance.

Despite entering the playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, the Rockets failed to deliver when it mattered most. Key players like Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun, who were instrumental during the regular season, struggled to make an impact as the Warriors took control of the game early and never looked back.

The victory highlighted just how crucial Curry’s leadership and form remain for Golden State. The Warriors now move on to the Western Conference Semifinals, with Curry joining elite company by reaching another playoff milestone, standing alongside names like LeBron James and Jayson Tatum in postseason achievements.

Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors.

Curry leads historic list after dominant Game 7 win over Rockets

With a fifth consecutive playoff win over Houston, Curry delivered a standout performance in Game 7, making NBA history. He became the first player ever to score 20 or more points in three winner-take-all postseason games and only the second to surpass 100 total points across those matchups.

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This milestone is more than just a stat, it reinforces Curry’s reputation as a clutch performer when the stakes are highest. Game 7 is a “now or never” moment, and Curry rose to the occasion once again, finishing with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists on Sunday night.

Here’s the top 5 leaderboard for most wins and points in decisive playoff games:

1. Stephen Curry: 132 points – 3 wins, 4 games played
2. LeBron James: 134 points – 2 wins, 4 games played
3. Jayson Tatum: 55 points – 2 wins, 2 games played
4. Jimmy Butler: 48 points – 2 wins, 2 games played
5. Jaylen Brown: 45 points – 2 wins, 2 games played

Curry reflects on performance and overcoming adversity

From the start of the series, Curry appeared in full control against the Rockets. Even when dealing with a swollen thumb, he didn’t let it impact his game. After clinching the series and securing a spot in the Western Conference Semifinals, Curry shared his thoughts on what made Game 7 so unique.

“Every game was so different, from the rotations to the scoring. This one felt a lot faster compared to the others. Defensively, it was a grind with low-scoring battles and tough matchups,” Curry told reporters after Game 7. “Speaking for myself, this was one of the toughest defenses I’ve faced in my career.”