The Nuggets are 1-3 behind the Warriors, although Jokic's performance is remarkable, but in the face of the playoffs experienced Warriors, especially the healthy Warriors, the Nuggets are still a little stretched, at least they have not officially faced the Splash Brothers starting warriors, the Nuggets are already facing the crisis of out. Of course, Warriors fans also want to start the Splash Brothers soon, but still need to wait?
Kerr clarified that Curry no longer has a time limit on playing time in the first round of the playoffs, but Kerr did not respond to whether Curry starts at G5, meaning that Poole is still the Warriors' starting No. 1 position. In addition, Tang Shen was also asked in the interview whether Curry can return to the starting lineup in G5, the clever Tang Shen also said that whether Curry starts to play, need to be decided by Kerr, according to this logic, splash starter still needs to wait, at least now is not the time, especially Poole is playing well, Kerr does not need to change the list of starting backcourt combinations, Curry even if he plays off the bench, the same play is very good efficiency, more can help Curry avoid injuries, Kerr is an excellent coach, know how to trade-offs, What's more, Tang Shen is regaining his peak feel.
Tang Shen hit 21 three-pointers in the first round of 4 games, leading the playoff three-point list, for his performance, Tang Shen is satisfied, but Tang Shen already wants to lead the three-point list in the Finals. Tang Shen said that he would prefer to lead the three-point list in the finals.
It seems that the Warriors' goal should also change, the regular season championship is not their goal, for them who have won 73 wins, they understand the importance of star health, Curry is still playing as a substitute, is not Kerr's protection of Curry to Curry? Tang Shen, who has already targeted the Finals, confirms all this, the Warriors are eyeing this year's championship, compared to some star-studded teams, the Warriors' winning culture is more worthy of recognition, Curry has also been praised by the Warriors GM Miles.
Miles bluntly said that Curry made a huge sacrifice for the Warriors, and he didn't know which other star could do that. Why? Yes, the Splash Brothers starting fit is what Warriors fans expect, but Kerr will not be in a hurry to let Curry play the start, one is to better protect Curry, the second is that Poole plays well, and the third is to retain energy to face the series behind.
The above preconditions are the focus of Miles praising Curry, just imagine, the Lakers are playing so badly, is Westbrook willing to accept the position of substitute? The answer is "will not accept", there are many stars like Westbrook, they think that playing as a substitute is to depreciate their value and status, but Curry will not think so, this is the huge sacrifice curry made.
Even if Poole is only a small role with an annual salary of more than 2 million, Curry, as the home star of the Warriors, is willing to play as a substitute for him, which is the terrible thing about the Warriors, and it is also the source of Tang Shen who wants to lead the three-point list in the Finals, if there is no such strength, Tang Shen will not casually say nonsense, at least this year's Warriors, in the heart of Tang Shen, it is a good chance to enter the Finals, and it is not impossible to win the championship.