In the first game of the playoffs, the Warriors arranged for Curry to play as a substitute, this decision can still be recognized, after all, just comeback, first adapt to the rhythm, it is still necessary. But in the second game, Curry actually played as a substitute? This was absolutely unexpected by everyone, including Zhuge Malone on the other side. It was also the first time in Curry's playoff career that he had played two consecutive bench games, after having only been on the bench twice (not counting those two games).
Why would Curry accept the role of a substitute? On the one hand, the hot state of Pooler, who replaced him, on the other hand, his personality, everything is based on the team. When Klay Thompson returned after 2 years and directly became the starter, Kerr said bluntly: he will not let Thompson replace. But this time in the face of Curry, he did not say so, the reason is very simple, Curry is the most selfless superstar.
More crucially, the team won the first game, and this time they won again, and Curry also regained his form, which is what the Warriors want to see.
In this game, Curry played 22 minutes off the bench, shooting 12 of 17, 5 of 10 from three points, 5 of 7 from the free throw line, and had 34 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, plus or minus +32. And after a breakthrough layup, Curry was also excited and roared: "I'm back with TMD!" ”
This time Curry set a record, becoming the first player since the NBA timer era (1954-present) to cut 30+ in the playoffs with ≤ 23 minutes; it is also the warriors' second highest score for a playoff substitute in history, and the first is himself, who scored 40 points against the Trail Blazers bench in 16 years.
Poole, who started in his place, did not live up to the trust of the team, playing 34 minutes, shooting 10 of 16, 5 of 10 three-pointers, and scoring 29 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 steals. The first two playoff games of his career exploded, hitting a total of 10 three-pointers, becoming the first player in NBA history to hit 10 three-pointers in the first two playoff games of his career.
Curry became the first person in history, Poole also became the first person in history, and the Warriors' inner volume is also too serious! It's good that other teams can have such a shooter, I didn't expect the Warriors to gather 3 at once, but don't forget Thompson. It should be noted that these three were also selected by the Warriors themselves.
But after winning, the Warriors also have happiness troubles, have they been playing like this? It's also not realistic to have Curry on the bench, but it's a shame to have Poole play as a substitute. Green also said in the interview: "We need Curry in the squad. We're not going to let Curry continue in the role of sixth man. But Poole must also start. "Did you send out a new version of the Death Five at the beginning?" Curry, Poole, Thompson, Wiggins and Green, it depends on how Cole chooses.