May 23, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) during the game in game three of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Most experts picked the Houston Rockets to beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Most expert were wrong. The Warriors killed the Houston Rockets by 35 points and the league’s MVP dropped 40 points in the process. The Warriors controlled the game from the opening tip off and now they have a commanding 3-0 series lead.
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No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit and the Warriors will be looking to close it out on Monday night.
In the mean time, we can only appreciate Curry for keeping us entertained. Every time he has the ball in his hands, you hold your breathe and more often than not, Curry will leave you speechless.
Here’s the twitter reaction to his 40 point performance:
Quincy Pondexter, New Orleans Pelicans:
Chef Curry has that cheat code on today! This is unbelievable! #NBAPlayoffs best shooter ever?
— Quincy Pondexter (@QuincyPondexter) May 24, 2015
Mike Greenberg, ESPN:
Never seen a player dominate a basketball game in the particular fashion that Steph Curry does. #Warriors
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) May 24, 2015
Magic Johnson, Former Laker Great:
Steph Curry is not only the NBA MVP, he’s also the best entertainer we have in today’s game because he’s so exciting to watch!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 24, 2015
Frank Isola, New York Daily News
Only thing more unbelievable than Steph Curry’s shooting is that Sonya Curry is a grandmother.
— Frank Isola (@FisolaNYDN) May 24, 2015
Charissa Thompson, Fox Sports:
29 points in 25 minutes…. I ain’t mad atcha?!?! #StephCurry
— Charissa Thompson (@CharissaT) May 24, 2015
James Worthy, Los Angeles Lakers:
@StephenCurry30 making it look TOO easy vs. #Rockets.
— James Worthy (@JamesWorthy42) May 24, 2015
Shannon Sharpe, Retired NFL Player:
I think Chef Steph should only be allowed to shoot 3s with his left hand. This is too easy. #warriors
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) May 24, 2015
Frank Caliendo, Comedian:
They should start Game 1 of Cavs-Warriors after half-time.
— Frank Caliendo (@FrankCaliendo) May 24, 2015
Floyd Mayweather, TMT:
Splash for the Cash. $200,000 in 48 minutes. @StephenCurry30 @KlayThompson pic.twitter.com/CN2cH7nSKq
— Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) May 24, 2015
Brian Dawkins, Former NFL Player:
Curry tonight like The Ice Man.. “One thing I can do is Finger role” #BadMan #MVP #NotAOneTrickPony
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) May 24, 2015
Sugar Ray Leonard, Former Boxing Great:
Congrats to the @warriors on another win and being one game away to the NBA Finals! #NBAPlayoffs2015
— Sugar Ray Leonard (@SugarRayLeonard) May 24, 2015
Marlon Wayans, Comedian/Actor:
Did you guys watch Golden State Warriors versus the JV team wearing white with red trimming… Not even close #comeonson #yallbetterthanthat
— marlon wayans (@MarlonWayans) May 24, 2015