Stephen Curry’s Top 10 Games of 2012-2013

April 15, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after a three point basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-106. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

San Antonio Spurs 106, Golden State Warriors 116

Statistics: 35 points (.565/.538/1.000), 8 rebounds, 5 assists (3 turnovers), 2 steals (0 turnovers) in 39 minutes (+13)

Advanced: 29.4 GmSc, 73.3% TS, 29.3% USG, 133 ORtg, 101 DRtg

Highlights: overhead pass for jumper, finger roll high off glass, shooter’s bounce pull-up 3, pull-up, floater, curl jumper, 3, pull-up corner 3, pump fake stepback corner 3, bounce pass for dunk, corner 3, reverse layup, jump pass for baseline jumper, stepback corner 3, curl 3, transition pull-up 3

The Spurs rested their starters, but the Warriors needed to win this one to hold off the Lakers and Rockets for the sixth seed. Unlike most point guards, Steph Curry shoots a lot of corner threes. While the majority of these shots come via spot-ups or curls, Curry can actually shoot them off the dribble, whether pulling up or stepping back. Curry is a credible threat from 30+ feet and he’s quick enough to exploit the respect his range earns him, collapsing the defense. Unlike the truly fast guards who need just a go-to dribble move and a counter, Curry can string together five or six moves and then shoot his completely balanced, hair-trigger jumper.