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The Golden State Warriors are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semi-finals and the series has already heated up. Stephen Curry and LeBron James led their teams to incredible first-round wins in the first two games of the series respectively. As they face each other yet again, fans are hyped for what could be their last-ever faceoff in a playoff series. On a recent episode of The Draymond Show, Green gave his two cents on game 2.

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Despite losing game 1 in heartbreaking fashion, the Dubs responded in style in game 2. While talking about Curry and his ‘incredible’ game, Green broke down their win for his fans.

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Draymond Green showers Stephen Curry with adulations

35-year-old Stephen Curry is showing no signs of slowing down. He is going about his business relentlessly as the Warriors look to make the Western Conference Finals yet again. The Lakers-led by LeBron James stand in their way.

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While the Lakers took home game 1, the Dubs bounced back in game 2. The big reason was Klay Thompson, scoring 30 points. Green cited him to be the reason for their win as well. Moreover, Steph Curry also had a huge role.

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In fact, the Dubs superstar recorded 12 assists during the game which was a personal record. Interestingly, Green took the blame for Curry’s 12 assists being his highest ever since 2014.

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Green said, “Steph finished the game with 20 and 12 assists which was his most assists in a playoffs game since 2014. I blame me for that being his most assists in a playoff game since 2014. Nonetheless, I think he was absolutely incredible.”

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Additionally, Green talked about how he loved Curry’s playmaking throughout the game. Although he had only 20 points, the two-time MVP was an important presence on the court. Draymond Green also had a great performance to help his team beat the Lakers 127-100. The former Defensive Player of the Year had 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists for the night.

Steph Curry is breaking records for fun in the playoffs

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Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry turns up clutch whenever his team needs him in the playoffs. When the Warriors took on the Sacramento Kings in game 7, the fans were in for a treat.

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The 2016 Unanimous MVP erupted to score 50 points while shooting 20-of-38. This is the record for most points in a game 7 in NBA history. Moreover, Curry is the only Warriors player to score 40-plus points in a game 7. 

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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