The biggest NHL upset ever? Plus, Stephen Curry is somehow still adding to his legacy

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STEPHEN CURRY AND THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

Maybe we should stop being surprised. Stephen Curry has been doing the seemingly impossible ever since he entered the NBA. But he’d never done this. In fact, no one had.

Curry poured in a Game 7-record 50 points to lead the Warriors past the Kings, 120-100, and into the second round, where the reigning champs will face the Lakers. It was yet another legendary performance from a legendary player, and it elevates Curry in the all-time great discussion, writes our Brad Botkin.

• Botkin: “At this point, in these playoffs, anyone can win. If Curry does it, there are going to be some tough conversations to have about where a guy that has never fit the traditional ideals of an all-time player actually ranks as an all-time player. Because it might be getting pretty close to the top.”

Another thing that could lift Curry’s standing? Eliminating LeBron James again. Curry has won three of his four series against James. This meeting has historic importance, writes our Bill Reiter. One last note: shout out to Kevon Looney… 21(!) rebounds and the embodiment of the idea that it doesn’t always have to be pretty.

As for the Kings, making their first playoff appearance since 2006, this series was there for the taking. They just couldn’t take it. Sacramento shot a season-worst 37.5% and De’Aaron Fox — somehow playing through a fractured finger — had just 16 points on 5-19 shooting (3-10 on 3-pointers). The Kings led, 58-56, at…