Today's article, if nothing else, only praise Curry, his performance in the dozen games so far this season is also worth praising Kuari, especially beating the Cavaliers in such a difficult situation at home today.
How hard are the Warriors playing today? I can say that I have basically watched NBA games this season, but this is the most outrageous game I have ever watched. You can't target the Warriors so obviously, and multiple fouls make me doubt myself. The referee of this game is nakedly helping the Cavaliers, and the level of penalties is unbelievably low. But it is precisely such a difficult 5 to 8 that makes Curry even more extraordinary. In today's game of only 106 points, Curry single-handedly scored 40 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, efficient shooting percentage of 15-of-23 shooting, 6-of-11 from beyond the three-point line, especially in the crucial final quarter, Curry scored 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting, and scored 8 consecutive points in the final minute to help the team from tie to overtake to finale.
After this game, Curry set a new record, Curry made at least five three-pointers in two consecutive games and cut 40+ at least 65% shooting, the first player in NBA history to do so. Moreover, Curry is also the oldest player to achieve two consecutive 40+ games after Jordan. At the same time, Curry is also the fifth player in NBA history to be able to cut 40+ consecutive games at the age of 34+. This is a 34-year-old veteran, you can't see any signs of decline on his body, he is still growing and improving.
How good has Curry been this season? Averaging 33.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game, he is the second highest in the league in points per game, a career high and shooting 53.6%/44%/91% from three-point range, making him the only player in the league currently in the 180 club. In the past three games, Curry has averaged 42 points on 65 percent shooting, a first in his career. Curry has been so strong this season, with 30+ in 9 of 11 games, scoring, rebounding, shooting percentage, and averaging 5.1 three-pointers per game, all personal career highs. The 31-year-old Curry is still evolving Curry, and the current Curry under-the-basket confrontation, defensive ability, and offensive finishing ability under strong confrontation are the strongest performances of his career. Curry has had two defenders hit layups many times this season, and his muscle-building core has made his offensive threat on the court even stronger.
And, as a team leader, the way Curry has led the team this season is also changing. We all know that although Curry was also a team leader in the past, his personality made him lead the team more with his performance on the court. And this season, when the Warriors encountered many troubles, Green at this time did not have much say in the team, Curry on the one hand on the court to encourage teammates, for the poor play Poole and others, on the other hand, on the court is a pioneer, charge, always in front of teammates. There was a scene today where when Green ate a technical foul in the second quarter, without waiting for Green to growl, Curry, who was sitting on the bench, stood up directly and went to find the referee theory. This season, Curry has used some performances to protect his teammates and protect his teammates, and he has improved not only his skills but also his ability to fight, his ability to lead the team and the way he has improved.
It's hard to imagine that the 34-year-old Curry can continue to evolve like this, and it seems unclear when his peak is. But it's not surprising to think about it, as Kobe said, the baby-faced No. 30 hides a strong competitive spirit under his calm face, and he is a killer.