Thompson made a smooth comeback in the game against the Cavaliers, and the Warriors won smoothly. Morale soared after Thompson's return, but the Warriors and Thompson were about to face a test. Because in the next period of time they will have a very big challenge, the schedule is very difficult. The Warriors then have to play three opponents, namely the Grizzlies, Bucks and Bulls on the road, and the strength of these three opponents is self-evident.
Let's start with the Grizzlies, the Grizzlies are the Warriors' old rivals. Warriors fans will never forget the scene when the Grizzlies beat the Warriors in last season's playoffs, and the Warriors lost to the Grizzlies and missed last season's playoffs. The Warriors' first loss this season was also again playing the Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies are a tough team, and Morant has improved by leaps and bounds this season. Several young players in the team grew up, and both offensive and defensive ends were full of aggression. The Grizzlies have been at the top of the league in a number of stats this season, averaging rebounds, steals and blocks per game. Once the Grizzlies are allowed to complete the defense and play a counter-attack, the score will be quickly pulled apart.
Needless to say, the Bucks are a championship-winning team this season. As the defending champion last season, the Bucks gradually found their form after getting rid of injuries and played better and better. Letter brother this point NBA almost no one can limit. The Bucks' outside shooters have a steady output, and the inside line is a clear advantage, and it is difficult to play a smooth offensive in front of the Bucks.
The Bulls are the Eastern Conference giants this season. After DeRozan joined the team metamorphosis, the Bulls currently press the Nets to rank first in the East, and the strength can be imagined. The Bulls have been very tough this season under the double stars of LaVine and DeRozan. Both averaged more than 26 points per game, both in the top ten of the league, and only these two in the NBA did it. The Bulls have defensive strikers like Ball and Caruso on the outside.
Defensively, the duo of Lavin and DeRozan will be a headache for the Warriors. Ball and Caruso on the offensive end will also target Curry and Thompson, bringing a certain amount of attrition to these two people. If the game gets into a tug-of-war, it's even more detrimental to the Warriors. Because this year DeRozan was simply Jordan's possession at key moments, averaging points per game in the league at key moments and being surprisingly efficient. The Bulls have many offensive launch points at critical moments, and their personal ability is not bad.
These three games are the real test for Curry and Thompson. In the face of high-intensity defense and attrition, can Thompson and Curry still have a stable output? Especially Thompson. Although Thompson scored 19 points in the game against the Cavaliers, his shooting percentage was not even 40%. Missing out on some opportunities that should have been a good bet, the strong team missed any chance point difference may be pulled apart. Thompson's strength is still alive, but he needs to find the state. Coming back to play the strong team in game 2, how much can Thompson's form return?
In addition to the splash brothers to work together in these three games, the other Players of the Warriors also need to stand up and help the team. On the offensive end, Wiggins and Poole have to make a difference, and several players on the bench have to shoot open three-point shots. The defensive end is more important, with the Grizzlies having Morant, the Bucks having Alphabet brothers and the Bulls having two big stars on the perimeter. Defending is definitely not an easy task. If the Warriors can win these three games, people will have their doubts gone, and the Warriors will be promoted to a new stage. Conversely, doubts are likely to come to the fore. Readers, how many do you think the Warriors can win against these three opponents?