The Warriors have been in very good shape recently, the team in the absence of Curry, successive victories over the Jazz, Kings, Lakers, a wave of 3 consecutive wins, and the 4th Lone Ranger in the West to open up a 0.5-game difference, temporarily retaining their 3rd position in the West.
In the penultimate round of the game, the Warriors ushered in the challenge of the Spurs, which is also a battle that the team needs to win, but the Warriors are both absent in this game, and the Spurs themselves are not weak, so the Warriors rely on the remaining remnants, and it is not so easy to win.
Sure enough, Popovich gave the Warriors a downside in the first quarter, relying on exquisite cooperation and passing the ball, the Spurs blossomed inside and outside the line, and the Warriors have been suppressed on the court, but the team's 2nd team is weak, and the first quarter ends with the Warriors surpassing 2 points.
With a 2-point difference, the game is still 5 or 5 open, but at this time, Cuminga has become the X factor of the game! In the second quarter, Cuminga suddenly broke out, personal internal and external shots were unstoppable, soaring 13 points in a single quarter, and under the support of his firepower, the Warriors opened up a 10-point difference in the half and gained a considerable advantage.
In the second half, the Spurs organized a counterattack, once chasing the point difference to 2 points, but the helpless team also lacked key players such as Murray and Kelden, and could not continue the firepower in the last moment, and finally lost the game 94:100.
This game is somewhat important for the top, but in the absence of core players, the performance of young players has become the balance of victory and defeat, and warriors youngster Cumminga has become a player who affects the trend of the game.
In this battle, Cumminga played 22 minutes off the bench, 6 of 8, including 3 points and 2 of 2 to cut down 18+4 data, and 2 assists and 2 steals, the performance was very efficient, whether it was offensive or defensive, it showed a strong competitiveness, especially the performance of 13 points in the second quarter, which opened up the point difference for the Warriors and laid the winning game.
18+4, Cuminga's performance is eye-catching, and his performance and functionality also make him a replica of Iguodala!
What are the characteristics of Cumminga's playing style? The offensive end does not occupy the ball, has a good outside feel, and has a certain impact ability, and the physical quality of the explosion makes him a big threat to the basket! Similarly, although Cumminga is young, he has a good sense of defense, steals and blocks, and is a superb 3D player on the flanks.
Cuminga's playing style and characteristics are the same as Iguodala's that year, and with Wiggins occupying a lot of balls, he will also play the role of Iguodala that year, playing the role of the 6th man on the bench and playing a role in the 2nd squad and the connection stage.
Today's Warriors lineup also needs Cuminga to play a role! Kerr said: Cumminga played well, seized the opportunity, he will get a lot of playing time in the playoffs, and will be a very influential part of the field.
Kerr's words are undoubtedly a recognition of Cuminga, a young player who has been favored by the manager and will also become the Warriors' secret weapon in the playoffs.
The Warriors' current main lineup has been completed, that is, the core lineup of Curry + Green + Wiggins + Klay + Poole, this system, Klay and Poole have a role in making up for each other, and the function of 2 people also has a certain similarity, which can greatly support the team's outside firepower.
However, in the front, Wiggins is not like the previous Durant, the offensive firepower is abundant, his performance is full of uncertainty, which also makes the Warriors need someone to come out when Wiggins is not in good shape, in contrast, Cumminga is the best choice, he and Wiggins can also maximize the stability of the Warriors in the front, and even Cumminga's playing style, characteristics, is expected to become the X factor of the playoffs, playing a very key role.
The regular season is coming to an end, Curry is about to return, the Warriors will be fully prepared to meet the playoffs, and whether they can win the championship depends on their performance in the playoffs.