Warriors' Top 8 Playoff Thrillers Ranked!

The Golden State Warriors have participated in 171 playoff games since Stephen Curry's arrival, necessitating a rigorous ranking of their most significant moments. The selection process prioritized game stakes, the intensity of fourth-quarter action, and unforgettable individual performances from prominent players.

Among the honorable mentions are several iconic games, including Curry's 17 fourth-quarter points in Game 5 of the 2015 Finals and Durant's 43-point performance in Game 3 of the 2018 Finals.

Game 7 of the 2023 first-round series against the Kings saw Curry achieve the first 50-point Game 7 in NBA history, eliminating Sacramento. Another standout was Game 6 of the 2019 Conference Semifinals, where Curry's 33 second-half points powered the Warriors to victory over the Rockets.

The list also features Game 7 of the 2018 Conference Finals, where the Warriors staged a comeback against the Rockets, and Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals, a thrilling contest where Klay Thompson returned from injury. Game 7 of the 2016 Conference Finals marked a significant comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the Thunder.

In a pivotal Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals, Curry delivered a 43-point performance to tie the series against the Celtics, leading to his first Finals MVP. Game 6 of the 2016 Conference Finals saw Thompson's 41-point outburst force a Game 7.

Topping the list is Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals, where the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a historic 3-1 comeback to defeat the 73-win Warriors, ending a 50-year championship drought for the city.