For the second consecutive year, the Warriors are set to square off against the Kings in the playoffs, and Steph Curry has drawn parallels between Tuesday’s game and last season’s Game 7 showdown in the first round of the Western Conference Finals, which was against the same opponent.
Curry expressed to the media on Monday the sense of urgency they felt, especially after their loss in Game 6 following a promising win in Sacramento. The team felt embarrassed after the defeat on their home court and knew they had to respond effectively.
He emphasized the need for heightened energy and focus, not just from himself but from the entire team, displaying physicality and desperation. With the upcoming game mirroring the intensity of a Game 7, Curry stressed the importance of replicating their mindset from last season.
Last season marked Sacramento’s first playoff appearance in 16 years, with the series against the Warriors igniting a budding rivalry due to its dramatic nature. A notable moment was Steph Curry’s remarkable performance, dropping 50 points on the Kings’ home court during the pivotal Game 7.
The rivalry between the two teams was further fueled by incidents like Draymond Green’s controversial stomp on Domantas Sabonis’ chest, adding to the series’ drama.
Mike Brown, the former Warriors assistant turned Kings head coach, expressed his team’s eagerness for the challenge against his former squad. He welcomed the opportunity to face any opponent and viewed the upcoming game as a chance for his team to showcase their abilities in an unfamiliar situation, urging them to give their all and aim for victory.
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