While Curry has averaged 26.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game this season, he shoots just 42 percent from the field and doesn't even 39 percent from three-point range. Heading into 2022, Curry hasn't shot more than 50 percent of the shots in a single game. Curry's current slump is well known, but curry is likely to rebound in the next game.
Let's set the clock back to last season, when the Warriors' game against the Bucks on April 7, 2021, Curry single-handedly slashed 41 points. Shooting 14-of-21 from the field, he hit 5 of 10 three-pointers. At that time, Curry was facing NBA first-guard Holliday. Tomorrow's game, Holliday can't play because of an ankle injury, and the team's other defender Hill can't play because of a health and safety agreement. Who will the Bucks use to restrict Curry tomorrow?
Curry can become a superstar because of his super personal ability. Sometimes a defensive star like Leonard, George and Holliday can't be limited. Curry's personal abilities are simply too strong. Last season was the pinnacle of Curry's career scoring production, averaging 32 points per game and shooting nearly 50 percent from the field. Holliday had restricted Lillard in the playoffs, but there was nothing he could do about Curry. Curry is very knowledgeable about Holliday, he knows that Holliday is good at fighting, and the defensive foot is solid. So use a lot of no-ball cover and ball-holding blocking to avoid Holliday as much as possible, and speed up the shot when shooting, playing tough.
At the same time, the Bucks team's defensive style is more distinct. They prioritize protecting the basket when defending against demolition. So when he played the Bucks last season, Curry borrowed a block to pull out his hand directly on the outside. Big Lopez and Alphabet brother are very headaches when defending, and if these two go to the outside to assist Curry, the team's inside line may be cut inside by warriors players or fight for a second rebound.
Holliday can't play tomorrow's game, and another defender, Hill, can't play either. The defensive level of these two men is not bad, and the height and arm length move fast. Hill is not a star, but he is an excellent outside defender when playing for both the Spurs and the Pacers. The two are the most ideal candidates to defend Curry, and now that the two are not playing, Curry is likely to break out when he plays the Bucks.
On the one hand, superstars like Curry will always have downturns in a long season. As long as the adjustment is good, it will always recover, Curry has been in a slump for a while, and his probability of recovery is getting higher and higher. There is no greater outside defensive pressure in this game, and Curry's feel is likely to improve. Thompson, on the other hand, can provide a very good containment when he returns. Thompson only needs to make a stop on the outside to attract the Bucks' defensive attention. This will create better opportunities for Curry.
All in all, tomorrow's game is a good opportunity for Curry to bounce back. If Curry can seize the opportunity to cut a high score, it will not only help his own state, but also greatly increase the confidence of the Warriors. The Warriors opened a three-game away streak in the last game, first losing to the Grizzlies. Tomorrow after playing the Bucks, the Warriors have a period of away game schedule with the Devils, and winning is very important for the team. Tomorrow's game hopes curry can get back to the form of the early season and lead the team to victory. Dear readers, what kind of data do you think Curry will play tomorrow? Feel free to leave a comment in the comments section below the article.