Stephen Curry poured in 50 points, the most scored in a Game 7 in NBA history, to power the Warriors to a 120-100 victory.
Stephen Curry poured in 50 points, the most scored in a Game 7 in NBA history, to go with his eight rebounds and six assists as he powered the Warriors to 120-100 victory.
Curry’s 50 points was a playoff career high. knocked down seven 3-pointers, the most made in a Game 7 in league history.
The Kings had outplayed the Warriors for most of the first half, taking a two-point lead into the break, and were looking to win their first playoff series since 2004. But Curry and the crew had other plans.
Kevon Looney pulled down seven offensive boards in the third quarter alone and finished the day with 21 total rebounds, including 10 on the offensive glass, becoming just the ninth player in NBA history to grab double-digit offensive rebounds in a Game 7. He also had 11 points, making this his fourth career playoff double-double.
The Warriors now advance to the Western Conference semifinals to face Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Golden State won’t have too much time to relish in its hard-fought victory, with Game 1 set for Tuesday night at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Madeline Kenney contributed to this report.
Sacramento Kings’ De’Aaron Fox (5) speaks to Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) after Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Golden State Warriors’ Kevon Looney (5) chases down a loose ball as Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis (10) falls backwards onto the ankle of Looney during the second quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) A Sacramento Kings fan yells at Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) as he attempts a three-point basket during the third quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Ayehsa Curry yells from the stands during the second quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Golden State Warriors’ Kevon Looney (5) battles for a rebound against Sacramento Kings’ Malik Monk (0) and Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis (10) during the third quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Sacramento Kings fans show their frustration as their team falls behind against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson (11) shoots past Sacramento Kings’ De’Aaron Fox (5) during the first quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) prepares to hi-five teammate Klay Thompson (11) during the third quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Golden State Warriors’ Kevon Looney (5) dunks the ball past Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis (10) in the first quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson (11) hi-fives teammate Stephen Curry (30) during the fourth quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) goes up for lay up against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis (10), Trey Lyles (41) and Kevin Huerter (9) sit dejected on the bench during the final minute of the fourth quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Golden State Warriors’ Jordan Poole (3) drives against Sacramento Kings’ Davion Mitchell (15) during the third quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gestures to a player while playing against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) shoots a three-point basket over Sacramento Kings’ De’Aaron Fox (5) during the fourth quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) smiles after making a basket during the fourth quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) watches from the floor as his shot goes into the basket during the fourth quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown yells at his players while playing the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Golden State Warriors’ Kevon Looney (5) and Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis (10) prepare for a jump ball during the third quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs at Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
