Stephen Curry’s Top 10 Games of 2012-2013

Apr 12, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers during the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Golden State Warriors 116, Los Angeles Lakers 118

Statistics: 47 points (.548/.600/1.000), 6 rebounds, 9 assists (1 turnover), 3 steals (3 fouls) in 44 minutes (+3)

Advanced: 42.2 GmSc, 71.7% TS, 32.7% USG, 155 ORtg, 123 DRtg

Highlights: floater, banked floater, pull-up 3 off screen, stepback off screen, wrist pass for jumper, bounce pass for dunk, pull-up 3 off screen, high reverse layup, curl 3, pull-up 3 off screen, pull-up, curl 3, crossover floater, pull-up off screen, stepback off screen, curl handoff 3, outlet for transition layup, pass for corner 3, kickout for jumper, curl 3, 3, behind the back pass for jumper, overhead pass for 3

The Warriors forced Pau Gasol to defend against screens with predictable results until Mike D’Antoni switched Earl Clark onto Curry as a kitchen sink measure. So the Warriors phased Curry off the ball but not out of the offense, finding him on curls and handoffs. Curry was a majestic decoy late in the game, drawing just enough attention to free teammates for crucial late game baskets.