The Golden State Warriors closed out their first-round playoff series with a Game 7 shutdown of the Sacramento Kings. Overall, it was a championship team effort. Obvious to all viewers were two individuals whose Dynamic-Duo performances were simply legendary.
Center Kevon Looney had 21 rebounds to go with 11 points. He controlled the glass at both ends (10 ORB/11 DRB), scoring on a number of putbacks. His offensive rebounds gave the Warriors a second, third or in at least one instance a fourth shot attempt. Looney has been doing this the entire series (3 games with 20+ rebounds). However, yesterday's rebounding was a much-needed assist to a Warriors legendary star who shined and twinkled brightest yesterday for all the NBA universe to see.
Wardell Stephen Curry II, son of former NBA player WSC Sr., simply lit up Sacramento's Golden 1 Center with a performance for the ages. He was "Beaming" with confidence and commitment. He shot over, under, around and through Kings defenders repeatedly to score the most points ever in any NBA playoff game 7: (50 pts).
Sports analysts who continue to question Steph's greatness (Haters!) were left echoing superlatives their sports desk constituents always used in highlighting Steph's basketball skills. "He is one of the greatest to ever play the game and deserves to be in that conversation."
With Looney kicking out rebounds and Curry knocking down shots, the Sacramento Kings cow-bell ringing, purple beam shooting displays were put to bed.
"Never underestimate the Heart of a Champion"
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