The NBA playoffs continued, today the Warriors continued to play against the Nuggets at home, and finally they defeated the Nuggets 102:98, and the series officially eliminated the Nuggets 4:1 to advance to the next round, Curry had 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists today, scoring consecutive points at key moments to save the team. It's clear that he was the primary contributor to today's Warriors win, with Thompson personally having 15 points, nine rebounds and four steals. The Warriors had five players scored in double figures, and Payton Jr., who came off the bench, scored 15 points.
The Warriors changed their starting lineup for this game. Kerr used a five-squad starter for the first time in the series, and today the Nuggets played very tenaciously, and their strategy was to attack the Warriors' basket. So today's Warriors' five-small lineup didn't have a very good effect on the court. Jordan Poole didn't continue his great form on the offensive end today, with individuals scoring just eight points today. When Jordan Pooler can't deliver efficiency on the offensive end, his defensive problems are revealed. Jordan Poole had five fouls in the whole game today. It's true that Jordan Poole needs to be strengthened defensively, and it's easy to target in games like the playoffs.
Today Cole abandoned Jordan Pooler at the last minute, and the object he chose to replace Jordan Pooler was Peyton Jr. It has to be said that such a key substitution really saved the Warriors, and Payton Jr. became a surprise soldier in the final moments, first receiving a pass from Curry and then completing a tough layup under the basket, and then hitting a three-pointer outside the three-point line. Two key offenses helped the Warriors score five points in the final moments, and it was this priceless 5 points that helped the Warriors take the initiative in the final moments.
Watching the whole game we had to admire Cole's use of people. Jordan Poole has been very good in this series, and it is reasonable to say that he should have appeared in the final moments out of respect, but Cole's employment has always been very bold, and any player in the last minute may become the player who plays. Kerr brought Peyton Jr. on the pitch in large part because the team needed his defensive quality in the final moments.
Kerr knew very well today that the Warriors' offense was left to Curry to end, so even Jordan Pooler wouldn't be able to play a role on the offensive end, and he would be vulnerable to targeting on the defensive end. So Payton Jr. is the best substitute, Cole's substitution is really critical, he also really showed that a good coach should have on-field judgment, fans have bluntly said that Cole's use of people is really too bold, worthy of being elected the best coach in the league.