After so many seasons, the Warriors have finally found a reliable replacement!
In the Warriors vs Nuggets G2 game, Curry continued to play as a substitute. Curry played 22 minutes and 57 seconds in this game, shooting 12 of 17 from 12 of 10 from three-point range, and had 34 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. Curry's 34 points in this game were the highest in the game, and the plus-minus +32 was also the highest in the game.
Since 1975, curry's highest score in a single playoff game with no more than 23 minutes played is Curry's 34 points in this game. According to NBA statistics, Curry can average 1.48 points per minute in this game, which is a new all-time high in the NBA's single playoff game!
Curry was able to perform this way, apparently because his injury recovery was very good. So when will Curry return to the starting lineup? This should be a topic of great concern for fans. After the game, Dream Green also talked about this topic when interviewed by reporters. Dream Green emphasized one point, that is, Curry must be in the starting lineup. At the same time, Green also felt that this was a nerve-wracking problem and threw the problem to Cole.
Dream Green said: "I mean, it's important, we have to have Curry in the starting lineup, so, you know, we're not going to let Stephen play as a substitute all the time, but, eventually Poole will play as a starter, and that's what we need to solve now... In a way, I'm sure they'll start together, but I'm not going to be the kind of guy who will get my nerves awing, and Cole will fix that. ”
Personally, I think Curry needs an opportunity to get back on the starting line.1 If the Nuggets can win this series, Kerr may change sides and Curry will return to the starting lineup. If the Nuggets are swept through the first round, Curry will return to the starting lineup in the next series. In short, as long as the Warriors keep winning this series, Curry will not return to the starting lineup to disrupt the rhythm.
That's where Curry is great. This is also why many rookies can play around Curry.