Stephen Curry the new Magic Johnson? His Game 2 performance suggests he might be! - HIGHLIGHTS
In Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, Stephen Curry put on a show in a way that was unexpected, but not necessarily surprising. He didn’t resort to being a scoring machine because his shot wasn’t working; instead, he played the role of facilitator, dishing out 12 assists and controlling the game in a way that resembled great floor generals of the past.
Klay drops his 6th career playoff game with 8+ threes — the most all-time ☔ pic.twitter.com/nOWGWUoPNs
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Curry’s brilliance went beyond scoring; he played conductor as his Golden State Warriors tied the series with a resounding 127-100 win against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center. It wasn’t a prototypical point guard performance, but it was effective, as he helped his team overcome an early barrage from LeBron James and bottle up Anthony Davis.
Curry’s skills as a scorer have often obscured his other talents, but he has shown that he is capable of being brilliant in other ways, as well. His performance in Game 2 was a testament to his willingness to do whatever it takes to win.
The Warriors can run away and hide in ways the Lakers can’t, and given the plethora of wide-open shots the Lakers gave the Warriors, it’s more than cause for concern headed into Games 3 and 4. If the Warriors continue to move the ball effectively and take advantage of clean looks, they may be able to duplicate their success in Game 2.
In conclusion, Stephen Curry's impact as a facilitator is just as important as his scoring, and he has shown that he is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win.
While the Lakers lackluster performance in Game 2 might be cause for concern, history suggests otherwise.
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The Lakers have won 9 straight games when the series is tied 1-1, the longest such win streak in NBA history.
LeBron and the Lakers return home for Game 3 on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/AXx0NxxbqR

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