Steph Curry stats tonight: How did Warriors superstar fare in NBA Playoffs Game 1 against Rockets? (Apr. 20)

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors tipped off their 2024-25 NBA Playoffs campaign on Sunday, facing the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first round series at the Toyota Center. Curry started alongside Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski.

The four-time NBA champion had a slow start from beyond the arc, missing all three of his 3-point attempts in the opening quarter. However, Curry stayed aggressive, attacking inside the arc to provide a much-needed offensive spark for the Warriors.

In the first quarter, Curry finished with six points on 3 of 6 shooting from the field, while also adding two rebounds and two assists, helping keep Golden State within striking distance early in the contest.

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The second quarter belonged entirely to the Warriors and it was Steph Curry who led the charge. The two-time league MVP ignited Golden State’s offense, scoring 10 points in the period as the Warriors outscored the Rockets 29-13 to take control of the game.

After missing his first three attempts from beyond the arc, Curry found his rhythm and knocked down back-to-back threes just before halftime, sending a strong message heading into the break.

At the half, Curry had tallied 16 points on an efficient 7 of 10 shooting, including 2 of 5 from deep. He also added four rebounds, two assists and a steal to round out a well-balanced first-half performance.

Edited by Atishay Jain