Curry had just come back, and the Warriors suffered an embarrassing 3-game losing streak, but in the last game against the Bucks, Curry completely broke out, scoring 22 points in the last quarter and overtime, single-handedly leading the team to end the losing streak and dispelling people's doubts about him in a short period of time.
Facing the Suns today, the two sides still have more or less grudges in this game, the Warriors have lost 4 consecutive games across the season against the Suns, especially the last time they faced the Suns, Klay clashed with Booker, and was ejected for the first time in his career, so this game Klay held his breath.
As soon as the game came up, Klay broke out directly, three-point shots, mid-range shots, Curry's hand is also good, the Warriors directly established a double-digit advantage, the Warriors continued to expand the point difference in the second quarter, the gap between the two sides has been around 20 points, before the end of the half, the Suns had a small climax, but Klay's unreasonable three-point appearance in the face of Booker still allowed the Warriors to enter the second half with a 17-point advantage.
Swapping venues, the Warriors Klay and Curry failed to maintain the feeling of the first half, and the Suns gradually approached the score with the inside and outside of Booker and Ayton, but at the end of the quarter, the Warriors' offense warmed up, and more blossoms still entered the final quarter with a 10-point advantage. The Suns still had the heart to turn around in the final quarter, but the Warriors played steadily after a small lesson in the third quarter, kept the point difference in double digits, and finally defeated the Suns 123-112 to usher in a two-game winning streak.
After winning this game, the Warriors' record reached 36-33, surpassing the Clippers and coming to the 5th position in the West, but the Warriors can't be too optimistic, because they will face a wave of 5 consecutive schedules, this season, the Warriors' away record is the 4th worst in the league, only better than the Pistons, Spurs, Rockets three swing teams, if the Warriors can get through these 5 games smoothly, the Warriors' subsequent prospects should be clearer.
Speaking of today's game, Curry is today's birthday night, born in 88, he has reached the age of 35, although he has always shown a baby face, but Curry does not match his face in terms of ability and mental attributes. Today Curry played a tailwind, the game started well, after the big lead, the team did not need him much, the whole game only 13 shots, hit 7 shots, 3 of 4 three-pointers, got 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
Although Curry won this game relatively easily, he still had some resentment against Paul, a mentor and friend, and full of grudges, facing Paul in today's game, Curry broke through successfully and played a 2+1, after which he shouted: "This ain't 2014 no more!" (This is not 2014)"
Today's Klay also played the role of an avenger, facing Booker, the wrongdoer, today Klay showed a determination to take revenge and win, scoring 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting in the first quarter, and Klay hit 8 three-pointers throughout the first half and cut 33 points.
It was the fifth time in Klay's career that he hit at least eight three-pointers in a halftime, the only player in history to do so. However, after entering the second half, Klay's hands were a little cold, and Klay shot 14 of 23 and 8 of 14 three-pointers, scoring 38 points and 5 rebounds.
From being questioned at the beginning of the season to now fully recovering and still a mainstay of that team, Klay has a rich story this season. Fortunately, his own mental strength is strong enough, and the entire Warriors team is full of trust in him. Cole also said after the game that Klay was the biggest contributor to today's team's victory, "Klay set the tone for the game as soon as he came up, he was frustrated when he didn't play well against the Suns Klay, today Klay played his recent normal performance, he knows how important this game is." ”
After a two-game winning streak, the Warriors are now in a steady and good situation, in addition to the smooth play of the Splash Brothers, Poole also played well today, 8 of 16 and scored 20 points. In fact, as long as Poole adjusts his mentality and continues to play the role of last season in the Warriors, he can play the same performance as last season, after winning a big contract, Poole looks eager to get on the position, the whole person looks anxious, but today Poole slowed down, as long as he can continue to maintain this mentality, he can be an efficient 6th man.
In addition, the current role players of the Warriors have also stabilized, Iguodala today 6 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal, and played a game-high +19 plus-minus. Jamekaugreen today 9 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 1 block, although his choice on the defensive end will have some problems, but his recent offense is really good, in the last 6 games J. Green averaged 10.3 points per game three-point shooting rate of 50%, true shooting rate of 79%!
Against the Bucks and Suns, the Warriors played a two-game winning streak, and although the two teams did not have Alphabet and Durant, respectively, the Warriors did not have Wiggins and Kuminga. Wiggins is still dealing with family matters and Kuminga twisted his ankle, but he is very close to a comeback and he was in doubtful form for today's game against the Suns, but the team did not send him on to be on the safe side.
Peyton Jr. also looks like there is a chance to return before the playoffs, and today the Warriors officially said that Payton Jr.'s injury will be reviewed in 10 days, and Kerr also said that Payton Jr. definitely has a chance to return late in the regular season or early in the playoffs.
After stumbling through most of the season, the Warriors are getting closer to their full body, and by then, the Warriors will probably be the opponent that will cause headaches for all teams.