Today, the Warriors celebrated the third game of the series against the Nuggets on the road. In the end, they defeated the Nuggets again, taking a 3-0 lead in the series. It's only a matter of time before you advance to the next round. And this game, the Warriors ushered in a game where all the players played well. In addition to Curry, Thompson and Poole have played very steadily, some of the Warriors' role players have also played the role of The Miracles, and today we will focus on the performance of Payton Jr.
Payton Jr. played a total of 14 minutes today and scored 11 points. Among them, the three-point line outside the three-point line all three shots, the shooting rate reached 100%. In addition to continuing his excellent performance on the defensive end, Payton Jr.'s performance on the offensive end today clearly punished the opposing defense on the court.
Payton Jr. played today to be fully prepared, and he had long expected that the opponent would let him go when defending. So Peyton Jr. shot very firmly when he got the ball. And basketball is also in the basket. Payton Jr. knows very well that among a team like the Warriors, where shooters are plentiful, he is the most likely to get a lot of free shooting opportunities. So hitting these empty shots will be very critical, and perhaps it will become the x-factor for the team to win. And it turned out that Payton Jr.'s three three-pointers today were crucial, and he punished the Nuggets' defense.
Payton Jr. played a key role in the Warriors. The Warriors have a total of ten people on the court, but Payton Jr. has gained a lot of playing time, which is enough to prove how much Kerr values him. Payton Jr. doesn't make mistakes on the defensive end of the court, although he is a defender, but he is a forward, and Payton Jr. has increased the Mobility of the Warriors on the court, which is a big part of the Reason why the Warriors have been able to continue their defensive efficiency this year. So after the end of this season, the Warriors will most likely renew Payton Jr.'s contract to keep this defensive tough guy, and he is really very good. In the future, if he can further improve his three-point shooting rate, then he will play a more important role in the Warriors.
When you actually hit the playoffs, you'll find that defense is the most important factor in winning a championship. Today's game is a very powerful proof. Green's key defenses in the final moments, including Wiggins' defense and Payton Jr.'s defense, became key to the Warriors' victory. So if the Warriors want to maintain their defensive efficiency next season, maybe the extension of Payton Jr. will become a top priority, I don't know what the fans think?