"Steph's legacy is hollow & artificial; F**k him", "LeBron would be slandered forever if this happened and he’s not even a shooter" - Fans troll Steph Curry after he goes 0-for-9 from 3 in Game 5 of Finals

After a mesmerizing performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, where he torched the Boston Celtics for 43 points, Steph Curry lost his shooting touch in Game 5. The Golden State Warriors point guard, considered to be the deadliest shooter in NBA history, made only seven of 22 field goals and missed all nine of his three-point attempts.

It was a poor shooting night for Curry as he failed to sustain one of the most astonishing streaks the league has ever seen. It marked the first time the two-time MVP did not make a three-point shot in 133 playoff games. It also ended 233 straight games of him making at least one three-pointer in both the regular season and the playoffs.

Steph Curry’s critics came out in droves after his horrific shooting display:

Lost in the midst of poor shooting numbers was the eight-time All-Star’s overall impact. The Boston Celtics face-guarded the “Baby-Faced Assassin” almost the entire night, which allowed Curry’s teammates open looks.

Andrew Wiggins had another great game, leading the Warriors in scoring with 26 points. Klay Thompson tossed in 21 points, while Gary Payton II and Jordan Poole combined to score 29.

Boston’s defense was so focused on Curry that it even allowed Draymond Green to have his best game of the NBA Finals.

Steph Curry, meanwhile, ended the first half with a +17 net rating, the best in the game, and finished with +15. Only Gary Payton II had a higher impact rating with +16.

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Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors can seal their 4th title by winning Game 6

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are on the cusp on another NBA title. [Photo: USA Today]

The Boston Celtics lost when Steph Curry was spewing fire. They also lost when he couldn’t hit the side of a barn door. If Golden State can give him the kind of support he got tonight and Curry plays his usual game, the NBA Finals could end after Game 6.

Steve Kerr, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson were all in an upbeat mood despite Curry's poor shooting night.

“He’s gonna be livid going into Game 6. That’s exactly what we need,” Green said.

Head coach Steve Kerr’s prediction sounded even more ominous:

“I like Steph coming off a game like this.”

The Celtics will also have to contend with Klay Thompson who’s been superb in the Warriors' three closeout games. He was incredible against the Denver Nuggets and the Memphis Grizzlies and could have another Game 6 special to add to his glowing resume.