Kerr salutes 'breathtaking' Curry after Warriors win

Golden State coach Steve Kerr saluted the "breathtaking" contribution of Stephen Curry after the Warriors star inspired a series-levelling victory over Boston in the NBA Finals on Sunday.

Curry led the scoring for the Warriors with 29 points in a 107-88 blowout that tied the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

The 34-year-old two-time NBA MVP was at his majestic best in a third quarter that effectively decided the game as the Warriors outscored Boston 35-14.

Curry contributed 14 points to that third-quarter onslaught, and was also a key contributor to a steely Warriors defensive display that shut down Boston's scoring.

"Steph was breathtaking in that quarter," Warriors coach Kerr said afterwards.

"Not just the shot-making but the defensive effort. He just doesn't get enough credit for his level of conditioning, physicality and defense.

"People go at him to try to wear him down because they know how important he is to us offensively."

At 6ft 2in (1.88m) and weighing in at around 185 pounds (84kg), Curry has often faced criticism of being "too small" for the NBA despite establishing himself as one of the greatest players in history.

Kerr said Curry's physique had evolved since he arrived at Golden State.

"The difference in Steph's strength and physicality in his body now than from eight years ago when I first got here is pretty dramatic," Kerr said. "The guy's amazing. He just keeps working on his game, his strength, his conditioning year after year, and it's a pleasure to watch him play every night."

Curry says attitude has played as much a part in his success as his physical conditioning.

"It's been a physical development that's happened over time that obviously helps, a lot of work that's gone into that," Curry said.

"But at the end of