In the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Warriors' opponent was the Nuggets. The two sides will meet for the first match of the series at 8:30 a.m. on April 17. Now, the thing everyone is most concerned about is whether Curry can make a comeback. Warriors coach Kerr is optimistic about this, but Kerr also set a restriction, Kerr said: "If Curry returns in the first round of G1, then he will have a time limit on playing. ”
In fact, Curry's comeback is good news. As for kerr's playing time limit, this is also the Warriors' protection of Curry. After all, if the Warriors want to break out of the West, they need to play the first round, the Western Conference Semifinals and the Western Conference Finals, and win 12 playoff games to advance to the Finals. In the first round of the playoffs G1, Curry returned from injury, and indeed needed to observe more, limit the playing time, and avoid other injuries.
In the final stages of the regular season, Curry missed many games due to injury. Now, Curry's injury recovery is progressing well, which gives Curry a chance to come back. Although Cole gave the restrictions, Curry himself is full of confidence, saying that the G1 comeback is not afraid of time constraints. Curry said in an interview with the media: "I am not worried about being limited to playing time, I just hope that I can come back this Sunday, it is enough to be back on the pitch, I will try to be the best version of myself!" ”
In recent years, the Warriors have built teams around Curry and Thompson, and the superb shooting level of the Splash Brothers has long been recognized by everyone. Now, Curry can return to G1 in the first round of the playoffs, and the Splash Brothers have given the Nuggets a problem. There is no doubt that after Curry's comeback, the Nuggets need to wrap Curry. Even though Curry has shot less than 40 percent of three-point shots this season, in the crucial playoff stage, the Nuggets definitely do not dare to let Curry shoot easily.
In the regular season, Curry averaged 25.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 43.7% from the field and 38% from three-point range. Curry's shooting percentage and three-point shooting rate have declined, on the one hand, the competitive state has declined, on the other hand, Curry is always wrapped up by opponents, which really affects his shooting feel. One thing to say is that Curry has indeed degenerated this season. However, Curry still helped the team, creating more opportunities for players such as Poole, Wiggins and Cumminga.
Previously, Thompson was absent due to injury, and Curry was indeed too tired to lead the team. Now, Thompson is back and back to his peak form, completely out of the haze of injury, which gives the Warriors more confidence. After the Splash brothers fit together, the Warriors' offensive end is not worthy of the Nuggets at all. On the defensive end, there is Dream Green sitting, and it is also trustworthy. Next, it depends on the play of Poole, Cumminga and Wiggins, if Poole can continue the status of the regular season, then in the series with the Nuggets, the Warriors will have more advantage!