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Stephen Curry is having one of the best performances of his career on the NBA's biggest stage. As the Warriors take on the Cavaliers, for the third year in a row, this might be the most important series of Curry's career. Despite two MVPs and a ring, there has been talk that Curry needs to redeem himself for the 2016 NBA Finals.

Redeem himself he has. Curry has dominated Game 1 from behind the arc Thursday and bent the entire Cleveland defense to his will. He wasn't hesitant driving to the rim, or when pulling up from way beyond the arc, and that lack of hesitancy led to an incredible moment. Curry hit yet another 3-pointer and celebrated by kicking his legs out.

That is the Curry that everybody has come to know over the last three years. A smile on his face and celebrating with enthusiasm, because even he can't believe the kind of baskets he's able to make sometimes. Oh, and those shoes he's wearing? Those are the new Curry 4's he's unveiling for this game. That's one heck of an intro.

Golden State dominated the second half and Curry's leg kick was the perfect cap off to it. Cleveland did what it could, but when Curry entered a zone there was just nothing the Cavs could do to stop him.