Stephen Curry to James Harden: ‘You pushed me all year’

May 21, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) controls the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half in game two of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
May 21, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) controls the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half in game two of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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The NBA’s MVP, Steph Curry, told James Harden he pushed him all season long.

The Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets in Game 5 to win the Western Conference Finals and move on to the NBA Finals and a meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The highlight of the series was the show down between the Rockets’ James Harden and the Warriors’ Steph Curry. The two players were competing against one another for the NBA MVP crown, both players making compelling cases for themselves during the season while leading their team to the playoffs.

Ultimately Curry won the NBA MVP and he won the Western Conference Finals. After the game, Steph Curry and James Harden to congratulate one another and wish each other well.

During the exchange, Curry told Harden that he pushed him all year. That is some high praise from a player who raised his game to another level.

Watch the full conversation below:

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