The Golden State Warriors have made it to the Western Conference semifinals after beating the Houston Rockets 103-89, wrapping up the series 4-3. Steph Curry led the charge with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. However, NBA legend Charles Barkley believes Curry’s age is starting to show. At 37, Curry’s performance has raised some concerns about his endurance.
Curry’s stats from the first round were impressive, averaging 24 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. Barkley thinks Curry might be getting tired, pointing to his thumb injury as a factor. “Steph is starting to show signs of fatigue,” Barkley said. “I don’t think he can score 50 points like he used to. We’re not in January or February anymore; we’re in the playoffs. His hand is hurt – that’s my take.”
The Warriors now face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the next round.
What’s next for Curry and the Warriors?
The big question is whether Curry can keep up his current level of play. Some key stats to watch:
- Curry’s average points per game in the playoffs so far
- The number of games he’s played with an injury
- How the Timberwolves plan to defend him
The Timberwolves will be a tough test for the Warriors. They’ll need Curry to be at his best if they want to advance.