No one would have thought that the Warriors, who had done their best to get on the last train of the play-offs at the critical end of the regular season, would also be able to go crazy at the end. After their successful defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers, the team's record tied with the Lakers and successfully moved to the ninth place in the West with a two-sided advantage. And, with the Kings losing to the Pelicans in New Orleans, the Warriors are just one game away from overtaking the Kings. Obviously, according to this trend, the Warriors, who are currently on a three-game winning streak, may be able to reach the eighth place in the West.
In the statistics of the last 10 games, the Warriors also achieved a record of 9 wins and 1 loss, ranking first in the league during the same period. Among them, they were only 2 points behind and lost to the Eastern European combination of the Dallas Mavericks. This alone is enough to prove that the Warriors are no longer the subject of ridicule in the past, they started the playoff mode ahead of schedule, and they are bound to kill all sides for the rest of the regular season. The Warriors' victory was made possible by some subtle changes from Coach Kerr.
Instead of relying too heavily on the previous five-man lineup, he has made full use of Kuminga and Wiggins up front, improving the team's overall defensive efficiency. Such changes have made the Warriors' defense tighter, making it difficult for opponents to find breakthroughs. In addition, Cole also refocused on Looney as a champion of the championship. In this game, Looney played 21 minutes, shot 4 of 6, 1 of 2 free throws, and delivered comprehensive statistics of 9 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals and 4 blocks, helping the team win the opponent's key 19 points, the highest efficiency value in the game. This is the first time in three months that Looney has played more than 20 minutes. This kind of performance is enough to prove the importance of Looney to the Warriors.
Everyone understands that the Warriors' biggest problem this season is not in terms of offensive scoring, but on the defensive end. However, Coach Kerr had previously relegated Looney to the bench and even hid him for a while. Such a decision is obviously not wise. Now, through Looney's stunning performance in this game, Coach Kerr should also recognize the importance of Looney to the team and re-plan the allocation of players' playing time.
The Warriors' victory is not just an ordinary regular season victory, but also an important step in their playoff mode. With a 9-1 record, they showed the league their strength and determination. They are no longer the object of ridicule in the past, but a strong team full of fighting spirit and strength. For Coach Kerr, he should also recognize the reality and re-evaluate and adjust the team's tactics and player use. He needs to bring out the full potential of each player and get the most out of the team in the playoffs.
Only then will the Warriors be able to go far in the playoffs and achieve their championship dreams. For the rest of the regular season, the Warriors will need to continue to maintain this form and fighting spirit. They need to continue to improve their team's defensive efficiency and keep their players healthy and in shape. Only in this way will they be able to face more fierce competition and challenges in the playoffs. I believe that in the remaining regular season, the Warriors will continue to maintain this state and fighting spirit, bringing more exciting games and memories to fans.