How Rockets forward Amen Thompson earned Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry's respect after Game 7's loss on Sunday.

He's not. Nobody is. Curry gave Thompson, who is already probably the best defender in the league not named Victor Wembanyama, a quick reality check with 31 points on 12-of-19 shooting in Game 1. He had 36 in Game 3 with Houston's entire defense chasing him in the absence of Jimmy Butler .

Curry finished Game 7 against the Rockets with 22 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks, and two steals. The Warriors superstar finished the series averaging 24.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game.