Stephen Curry treated for dehydration after Warriors' Game 5 win over Cavs

Stephen Curry emptied the tank in Game 5, scoring 37 points and being treated for dehydration after the win.

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SI Staff
Publish date:
Jun 15, 2015

LeBron James wasn't the only one exhausted after Game 5.

Stephen Curry was treated for dehydration following the Warriorrs'104–91 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, but Golden State says its star guard is fine and will be able to play in Game 6.

Curry has logged at least 40 minutes in all five Finals games so far and delivered his biggest performance yet in Game 5. With James erupting for another triple double (40 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists) and the Cavaliers challenging the Warriors late on their home floor, Curry turned in a kitchen-sink performance of his own, scoring 37 points, hitting seven three-pointers and adding seven rebounds and four assists to boot.

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The NBA's MVP spoke with the media following Golden State's victory, but began to feel lightheaded shortly after. There was some initial concern about Curry's well-being, with USA Today's Sam Amick reporting Curry was lying down in the Warriors' locker room.

But the team soon quelled any concerns about Curry's health. The Warriors said Curry received fluids after the game, but not an IV.

According to Turner's Rachel Nichols, Curry felt well enough to watch highlights in the locker room and will fly with the team to Cleveland on Monday morning.

The Warriors now hold a 3-2 lead on the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. Game 6 is in Cleveland on Tuesday.

GALLERY: Sports Illustrated's best photos from Game 5 of NBA Finals

SI's Best Photos From Game 5 of the NBA Finals

Steph Curry played like the league's MVP in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, scoring 37 points to move Golden State to within one victory of claiming the NBA title.

Steph Curry drained a three for the ages late in the fourth quarter, dribbling behind his back and crossing over Matthew Dellavedova before stepping back and taking the shot. Curry sank seven three-pointers on the night.

Andre Iguodala gets a high-five from Steph Curry after an offensive rebound and put back in which he also drew a foul. Iguodala finished with 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.

Shaun Livingston drives against LeBron James and James Jones. The Warriors will try to win their first title since 1975 on Tuesday night in Cleveland.

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LeBron James directs traffic for the Cavs. The four-time MVP scored 40 points and added 14 rebounds and 11 assists.

J.R. Smith pressures Steph Curry on a shot. Curry converted 13-of-23 from the field.

Tristan Thompson keeps Andre Iguodala from defending LeBron James.

The Warriors got three-pointers out of five players, including this one from Klay Thompson, who scored 12 points.

Tristan Thompson was Cleveland's second-leading scorer -- 19 points in 40 minutes of action.

Andre Iguodala lunges at LeBron James on this shot attempt. James made 15 of his 34 attempts and sank seven free throws.

LeBron James scored or assisted on 16 of Cleveland's 17 field goals in the half. He struggled to supply the same power in the third quarter, scoring just four points and handing out one assists. (Text credit: AP)

Cavs coach David Blatt was asked repeatedly in the postgame media conference about giving Timofey Mozgov only nine minutes of playing time. Blatt's response was that he thought a smaller lineup gave Cleveland it's best chance of winning.