93-102, the Warriors upset and lost to the 76ers. There was only one reason for the loss, and that was that Curry was not allowed. Three-point shooting of 3 of 14 shooting, shooting only 21.4%, overall shooting 6 of 20, shooting only 30%. In the 36 minutes of playing time, Curry also scored only 18 points.
This season, Curry has given the impression of being very precise. So far, Curry has hit seven three-pointers in a single game in as many as eight games. In these 8 games, the Warriors won all of them. In that game against the Nets, Curry shot 9-of-14 from three-point range, making the Nets home fans shout him MVP.
With three-point shots, Curry is considered the strongest contender for MVP. In ESPN's MVP selection a few days ago, Curry was ahead of competitors such as Durant. Under Curry's leadership, the Warriors also regained the style of the dynasty, played well, and led the league for a long time.
Under the grand situation, the Warriors also have hidden dangers, that is, they are too dependent on Curry. Once Curry is in poor shape, the Warriors will have a hard time winning. Taking this game against the 76ers as an example, in the case of Simmons not playing, the Warriors are far above the opponents in terms of both book strength and morale. But Curry couldn't score, and the Warriors' fluid overall offense came to a standstill because other players were less capable of attacking on their own.
To make matters worse, curry's three-point misses are not uncommon. Currently, the Warriors have lost five games, and Curry has four games and is shooting less than 30 percent from three-point range. For the Suns, 3 out of 14, 5 out of 17 for the Spurs, and 3 out of 13 for the Hornets. Against the Grizzlies, it was 7-of-20 and shot 35 percent from the field, but also averaged less than 40.4 percent from three-point range in the season.
Falling into a downturn is because shooting relies on feel, and Curry also has times when he doesn't feel good. It also lies in the defensive intensity of the opponent, take the game against the 76ers, Curry is in a slump, which is inseparable from Sable's tough defense. Sebel is fast and can follow Curry like a shadow. With a strong body, Sebel did not suffer in confrontation. With Sable in his possession, Curry struggled to get easy shots.
Sebel's defensive effect against Curry was recognized by Warriors coach Kerr. This wasn't the first defender to make Curry uncomfortable, and against the Suns, the shot was inaccurate because Bridges sacrificed a defense that was hard to tear.
Against top defenders, Curry is prone to slump, which is closely related to changes in his technical characteristics. Curry shot 64.7 percent from within three feet of the basket, another big killer in addition to his three-point range. But this season, Curry's basket offense has become difficult. The number of shots made within 4 feet of the basket is only 20% of the total number of shots. Shooting 58 percent is also lower than the career average, and among point guards, it's only better than 49 percent of players. The sell-off shooting percentage is also slipping, from 53% last season to 32% this season.
This means that Curry relies too much on shooting, and the probability of being limited is greatly increased. And the team relies too much on distance, which has become a major hidden danger for the Warriors to rush to the championship. But that doesn't stop the Warriors from being the number one title favourite, because the advantage is clear. The Warriors' defense is in the top two of the league and the fundamental to the team's strength. The Warriors' overall offensive level is also the top in the league. Even Curry is more on time and is a qualified core of the crown. The hidden danger is only the imperfect side of the Warriors, and the NBA does not have a perfect team, otherwise, the championship battle will have no suspense.