Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in a playoff series have to be the worst waking nightmare for every Houston Rockets fan in existence. For the last decade, they have been the final roadblock for Houston, one that the team seems unable to eclipse.
It was on display once again in the 2025 playoffs. After going down 3-1 to the seventh-seeded Warriors, the two-seed Rockets stormed back to form a Game Seven at home. However, it wasn’t to be, as Golden State put the finishing touches on a 103-89 victory. After the game, Curry was quick to rub some salt on every Houston fan’s wounds.
Stephen Curry Exudes Confidence After Clinching Series
A back-and-forth series that was as physical as any in recent NBA history, both sides left it all on the floor. But ultimately, it was a repeat of the last five matchups between the two sides, ever since Curry has been a part of the organization.
After securing the dub, the second game seven victory of his career in Houston, the four-time NBA Champion was asked about his record when facing the Rockets. “I’m a winner,” he responded with a grin that threatened to split his face.
“I’m a winner.”
Steph on what he thinks his reputation is in Houston after winning five series there 🗣️💯 pic.twitter.com/MkHWdta6z6
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After missing the playoffs last season and standing at the 11th seed at the trade deadline, a furious late-season push has landed the Warriors in the second round. And Curry has been at the epicenter of it all.
His game seven performance, two years after a masterclass 50-piece to eliminate the Sacramento Kings on the road in another game seven, put him in a league of his own.
It was his third road victory in such a situation, the most all-time. Additionally, he was individually brilliant each time, scoring 20+ in each of those outings.
The last time Curry was in Houston for a game seven, it was against the 65-win Rockets featuring MVP James Harden, a game after Chris Paul went down with an injury. That night, the Rockets, infamously, missed 27 consecutive triples, setting the way for a GSW win.
Between those two matchups, Curry also eliminated Houston in Houston in 2019, albeit in six games. The star of the show, on this night, however, wasn’t the two-time league MVP.
That honor went to his new three-point shooting buddy (pun intended), Buddy Hield. Setting a game-seven record, Hield was scorching hot from distance, knocking down nine triples en route to a game-high 33 points. On his end, Curry added 22 to the total as well.
