5 lowest-scoring games of Steph Curry's NBA Playoffs career
Steph Curry is leading the Golden State Warriors on another playoff run. Curry has started in 139 playoff games and is a four-time NBA champion.
He is the greatest shooter of all time and one of the winningest players in NBA history. However, he has copped some criticism for not always showing up in big playoff moments.
Let’s take a look at Curry’s worst performances in the playoffs.
#1 6 points - Game 4 of 2016 first-round series vs Houston Rockets
Curry put up a career-low six points against the Rockets. He only played 19 minutes and left the game with an injury. He shot 2 of 9 from the field and was 1 of 7 from 3-point range before leaving the game. The Warriors dominated without him, winning 121-94.
#2 9 points - Game 5 of 2013 semifinals vs San Antonio Spurs
Curry struggled against the San Antonio Spurs defense led by Kawhi Leonard. The sharp-shooter managed just nine points in 35 minutes. He was 4 of 14 from the field and 1 of 7 from 3-point range.
It was one of the worst playoff shooting nights of his career. The Spurs crushed the Warriors 109-91 in the game and eventually won the series.
#3 11 points - Game 3 of 2018 NBA Finals vs Cleveland Cavaliers
One of Curry’s worst games came on the biggest stage. He played a full 39 minutes but only shot 3 of 16 from the field and was an awful 1 for 10 from 3-point range against the Cavs in Game 3 of the 2018 finals.
He did finish with six assists though. The Warriors won 110-102 and were led by Kevin Durant, who scored 43 points.
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#4 11 points - Game 1 of 2016 NBA Finals vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Curry came up short in another Finals game against Cleveland in 2016. The Warriors did not need him, though, as they cruised to a 104-89 win. Curry shot 4 of 15 from the field in 36 minutes.
The Warriors would eventually lose the series after holding a 3-1 lead.
#5 12 points - Game 4 of 2019 first-round series vs LA Clippers
Curry struggled against the Clippers in the early stages of their 2019 playoff run. He scored 12 points but grabbed 10 rebounds. He took a backseat to Durant and Klay Thompson, who combined for 65 points.
Curry went 1 of 9 from 3-point land and 3 of 14 from the field in 34 minutes.