"Steph's legacy is hollow & artificial; F**k him", "LeBron would be slandered forever if this happened and he’s not even a shooter" - Fans troll Steph Curry after he goes 0-for-9 from 3 in Game 5 of Finals

Steph Curry failed to make a three-point basket for the first time in 133 playoff games. [Photo: New York Post]

After a mesmerizing performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, where he torched the Boston Celtics for 43 points, Steph Curry lost his shooting touch in Game 5. The Golden State Warriors point guard, considered to be the deadliest shooter in NBA history, made only seven of 22 field goals and missed all nine of his three-point attempts.

It was a poor shooting night for Curry as he failed to sustain one of the most astonishing streaks the league has ever seen. It marked the first time the two-time MVP did not make a three-point shot in 133 playoff games. It also ended 233 straight games of him making at least one three-pointer in both the regular season and the playoffs.

Steph Curry’s critics came out in droves after his horrific shooting display:

Steph said “Fuck all y’all parlays”

I hate how Steph won in 2015 b/c Kyrie got hurt.

I hate how Steph won 2 more rings b/c he recruited KD like the little bitch that he is.

I hate how Steph never makes shots in the 4th until his teammates give him the lead.

Steph's legacy is hollow & artificial. Fuck him.

@RealSkipBayless Lebron would be slandered forever if this happened and he’s not even a shooter

@LegionHoops Mfs was so hyped about game 4 performance and came back to reality HE AINT THAT GUY

@LegionHoops They want him to get that finals MVP so bad

@reefysinc @DrGuru_ Refs carrying curry

@DrGuru_ They were really camparing him to Jordan…

@LegionHoops Bro got bailed out 😭

Lost in the midst of poor shooting numbers was the eight-time All-Star’s overall impact. The Boston Celtics face-guarded the “Baby-Faced Assassin” almost the entire night, which allowed Curry’s teammates open looks.

The Celtics were face guarding Steph Curry early in Game 5 😳 https://t.co/rfcWAdtP39

Andrew Wiggins had another great game, leading the Warriors in scoring with 26 points. Klay Thompson tossed in 21 points, while Gary Payton II and Jordan Poole combined to score 29.

Boston’s defense was so focused on Curry that it even allowed Draymond Green to have his best game of the NBA Finals.

By the way, Steph Curry is a +17 at halftime

Steph Curry, meanwhile, ended the first half with a +17 net rating, the best in the game, and finished with +15. Only Gary Payton II had a higher impact rating with +16.

Just one game after there was a massive call for more Warriors to help Steph Curry share the load, they put together their most balanced scoring attack of the series.

Wiggins: 26 pts
Thompson: 21 pts
Curry: 16 pts
Payton: 15 pts
Poole: 14 pts

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors can seal their 4th title by winning Game 6

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are on the cusp on another NBA title. [Photo: USA Today]

The Boston Celtics lost when Steph Curry was spewing fire. They also lost when he couldn’t hit the side of a barn door. If Golden State can give him the kind of support he got tonight and Curry plays his usual game, the NBA Finals could end after Game 6.

Steve Kerr, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson were all in an upbeat mood despite Curry's poor shooting night.

“He’s gonna be livid going into Game 6. That’s exactly what we need,” Green said.

Draymond Green on Steph Curry: "He was 0-for-9 from 3. He's gonna be livid going into Game 6. That's exactly what we need."

Head coach Steve Kerr’s prediction sounded even more ominous:

“I like Steph coming off a game like this.”

Steve Kerr on Stephen Curry: "I like Steph coming off of a game like this."

The Celtics will also have to contend with Klay Thompson who’s been superb in the Warriors' three closeout games. He was incredible against the Denver Nuggets and the Memphis Grizzlies and could have another Game 6 special to add to his glowing resume.