After a big win over the Eastern Conference champions, Kerr successfully changed the lineup! For many years, they are still the basic game of the Warriors
The Golden State Warriors, who are 10th in the West, will challenge the Miami Heat, who are 7th in the West. Prior to this game, the Warriors had lost two in a row, coupled with the recent momentum of the Rockets, Jalen Green led the team to narrow the win to 0.5, and the play-off spot was eyeballed.
There is no way back for the Warriors, and with Curry, Klay and Green all healthy, the Warriors have the most expensive salary in the league, and if they can't even make the play-offs, it will be a stain on Curry's career.
Although many fans say that the Warriors dynasty is over. Reaching the Finals 6 times in 8 years and winning 4 championships only 2 years ago, the Warriors' small lineup has been swallowed up by the torrent of the times. Although the Heat is 7th in the East, fortunately, Butler and Tyler Herro are all exempt.
The Warriors relied on a wave in the third quarter to open up the difference. In the fourth quarter, he did not dare to let his guard down, and finally defeated the Eastern Conference champion by 21 points 113-92 and consolidated his tenth position in the West. In this game, Kerr moved Klay to the starting line-up and relegated Podemski to the bench, and this change of formation worked wonders.
In this game, Warriors star Klay played 31 minutes, shooting 11 of 20 and 6 of 14 three-pointers, scoring 28 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block, with a plus/minus of +25. Kerr explained Klay's arrangement: "It allows us to open up space on the court, but it's not permanent. ”
Klay's form has been a mystery this season. At least, the first half of the regular season has been in a negative state. The offense can't score, and the defense is stabbed by 10,000 people. I used to be best at catching three-pointers and shooting in open positions, but I couldn't grasp it. And on the defensive end, against the guard of the little fast spirit, one step was passed. Against the forward line, he can't defend either.
After a major injury, coupled with age, Klay's competitive form declined rapidly. You know, he used to be the person who could defend against James, and he was one of the four famous catchers of the Warriors, and Downs couldn't sit still when he hit him with his back. But the years are urging people to get old, and Clay wants to get back to his former self, but his body doesn't allow it.
In addition, Wiggins' recent performance has gradually improved. In this game, Brother Zui played aggressively, playing 30 minutes with 7 of 12 shots, 1 of 5 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws, with 17 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocks, with a plus/minus of +17. In the last eight games, Wiggins averaged more than 15 points per game in six games, and he averaged only 12.7 points. The player, who averaged 18 points last season, has now declined severely.
Podzemski has recently become the target of criticism from many fans. For one, he was too high-profile and recruited a lot of unnecessary things for the Warriors. Second, the strength does not match his mouth.
Let's talk about this game first, the Warriors won by 21 points, but Pojam came off the bench for 22 minutes, he shot 3 of 5 (0 of 2 three-pointers, 0 of 1 free throws) and got 6 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal, plus or minus -4. It's not easy to have a negative plus or minus when you win by a big score.
In addition, he has repeatedly touted Curry, and in terms of foul count, he thinks Curry needs to learn from Harden and be a free throw king to win the scoring title, which is a bit funny. Secondly, against the Bulls, he had a chance to draw a layup, but he didn't take it, and it was an open layup. Coupled with the recent average performance, it still doesn't work.
After Kerr's game, it was clear that Kuchai was still the Warriors' basic game.