Apr 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after making a three point basket against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter of game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Steph Curry Made NBA History In Rockets-Warriors Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 29, 2025 1:47 AM ET

On Monday night, the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets (at home) in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.

Steph Curry finished the 109-106 victory with 17 points, three rebounds, three assists and one steal while shooting 6/13 from the field and 2/8 from the three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.

The two-time MVP also made NBA history by moving ahead of Kevin Johnson (935) for 19th on the all-time playoff assists list.

Following Johnson, the next player for Curry to pass will be Hall of Famer Bob Cousy (937).

Via The NBA: "Congrats to @StephenCurry30 of the @warriors for moving into 19th on the all-time playoff ASSISTS list!"

Congrats to @StephenCurry30 of the @warriors for moving into 19th on the all-time playoff ASSISTS list!#NBAPlayoffs presented by Google pic.twitter.com/RWiT5IfEQ0
— NBA (@NBA) April 29, 2025

With the victory over the Rockets, the Warriors now have a 3-1 lead in the series.

They will have a chance to close out the Rockets in Game 5 on Wednesday night (in Houston).

Via Basketball Forever: "Brandin Podziemski with 26 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 6 3PM as the Warriors GET THE 109-106 WIN over the Rockets & TAKE A 3-1 SERIES LEAD

Houston are on the ropes!"

Brandin Podziemski with 26 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 6 3PM as the Warriors GET THE 109-106 WIN over the Rockets & TAKE A 3-1 SERIES LEAD

Houston are on the ropes! pic.twitter.com/85NMKXvG7I
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) April 29, 2025

On the road, the Warriors have gone 25-18 in 43 games.

Meanwhile, the Rockets are 30-13 in 43 games at home in Houston.

Via Anthony Slater of The Athletic : "Here’s the late Draymond Green stop on Alperen Sengun, the flying Jimmy Butler rebound from the baseline and Green’s ensuing celebration.

Warriors lead the series 3-1 over the Rockets"

Here’s the late Draymond Green stop on Alperen Sengun, the flying Jimmy Butler rebound from the baseline and Green’s ensuing celebration.

Warriors lead the series 3-1 over the Rockets pic.twitter.com/zRdIYAZCLn
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 29, 2025

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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