Stephen Curry opened up about the conversations and focus that led to the Golden State Warriors’ Game 7 road win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
In the postgame press conference, Curry credited a team meeting led by Draymond Green as a turning point heading into the elimination matchup.
“There was just a level of awareness that matters at this stage of our careers,” Curry said, noting that Green began by holding himself accountable and emphasizing poise.
Curry spoke about emphasizing control over the small details—reducing turnovers, maintaining defensive focus, and sticking to the game plan.
He also shared that Jimmy Butler “breathed confidence in everybody,” giving younger players clarity ahead of their first Game 7.
Asked about slowing Rockets guard Jalen Green, Curry highlighted discipline and team defense: “He demands attention, so you want to try to send bodies at him as much as possible.”
He added that the Rockets’ defense across 12 matchups this season—including regular season and playoffs—was “one of the toughest” he’s ever faced.
“They were guarding me at half court at times,” Curry said. “Just staying patient while still being aggressive was the difference tonight.”
Despite scoring just three points in the first half, Curry said his priority was controlling the pace and limiting mistakes: “Honestly, my whole goal was to only have one turnover—literally, that was all I was thinking about.”
That mindset led to a late-game surge, including 14 points in the fourth quarter, helping Golden State pull away.
When asked about his winning record in Houston, Curry responded simply: “I’m a winner.”
He also acknowledged the emotional exchange with Green at the buzzer: “We were just talking about—it was back to the score. We wanted to keep them under 90.”
On Green’s ability to regroup after a rough Game 6, Curry said: “No better lesson than tonight. Make it about basketball.”
Reflecting on his own evolution in Game 7s, Curry cited growth in “reps, experience and know-how,” comparing Sunday’s focus to lessons learned during the 2014 playoffs.
He also offered praise to Rockets forward Amen Thompson, saying, “He’s a dog. He showed all seven games. He’s going to be a problem, for sure.”
Curry noted how the team’s veteran core, including himself, Green, Kevon Looney, and now Butler, continues to anchor Golden State’s postseason resilience.
“This was another opportunity we should be thankful for, considering all the things that we’ve gone through,” he said.
He praised Buddy Hield’s 33-point outburst and record-setting nine threes, calling it “great and timely” after an 0-for-4 outing in Game 6.
Looking ahead to the Western Conference Semifinals against Minnesota, Curry acknowledged the challenge posed by Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves’ physicality.
“They’re hot right now,” Curry said. “They’ve been playing some great basketball… and we’re excited that we have an opportunity to have some more basketball to play too.”
