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, defeating the Houston Rockets 95-85 in Game 1 of their first round series at the Toyota Center. Curry started alongside Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski.

Curry delivered a sensational performance, bouncing back in style after missing his first three attempts from beyond the arc by knocking down five of his next six. While his 3-point shooting was impressive, it was the tough, high-degree-of-difficulty shots he consistently hit that truly made the difference, halting the Rockets’ momentum and preventing any chance of a comeback.

In the end, Steph Curry finished with 31 points on 12 of 19 shooting, including 5 of 9 from 3-point range. He recorded six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 39:38 minutes.

Steph Curry through 4 quarters

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.

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.

Curry stayed in attack mode coming out of halftime, quickly draining another 3-pointer early in the third quarter to help the Warriors build a commanding 23-point lead. Although Golden State's offense cooled off as the quarter progressed, Curry remained steady, contributing nine more points in the penultimate period to keep his team in the lead.

In the fourth and final quarter, Steph Curry added two more 3-pointers to his tally, both jaw-dropping, momentum-shifting shots that only he would dare to take, let alone make. The Warriors superstar poured in six additional points in the final period, continuing to fuel Golden State’s offense with his signature flair and confidence.