The Warriors, who were once the rulers of the league, are now a bit weak, and they will have to rely on the 35-year-old Curry to win. On December 7, Beijing time, with Curry's game-high 31 points and his last-minute three-pointer, the Warriors defeated the second-to-last Trail Blazers in the West 110-106 at home, but they could still only rank 11th in the standings.
The Warriors have had their ups and downs this season, and they have always hovered in the bottom of the West. Except for Curry, who can also be called a treasure knife, the rest of the players often drop the chain and can't help. Green gets nervous from time to time, because of the violence on the court and disobedience to the referee, he is not less punished. Thompson, on the other hand, has greatly reduced his scoring efficiency and has been constantly questioned by fans. The Warriors have had the painful experience of leading 20+ times this season and being reversed twice, in addition to 4 times leading 10+ times and being reversed, the Warriors are no longer the team that fans trust immensely.
Thankfully, the opponents in this game are limited in strength, and their previous record is 6-13, and their offensive efficiency and points per game average are among the lowest in the league. But even so, the Trail Blazers still caused the Warriors a lot of trouble. In the first half, the Trail Blazers led by 7 points to exchange courts, and several big players of the Warriors couldn't feel it, Curry shot 1 of 8, and Thompson made 0 of 5. At the end of the third quarter, the Warriors still trailed their opponents by 4 points, and the outcome of the game was full of suspense, which made Golden State's home fans tremble.
The Trail Blazers were able to play an offensive climax early in the quarter, almost leaving Warriors fans in despair. Curry and Thompson woke up at the critical moment, each hitting a long-range shot. Kuminga, who came off the bench, also played a role, and Green's assists continued to increase. When the Warriors took the lead at 106-103 in the final minute of the game, the Trail Blazers' Thybulle hit a 3-pointer to equalize again, and the suspense of whether the Warriors could win was renewed. Curry was unrelenting on the ball, showing a big heart, and responded with a 3-pointer to stabilize the army's heart and basically lock up the victory. The Trail Blazers used foul tactics, and Thompson hit a free throw, and the Warriors finally won in a thrilling way.
Curry scored a game-high 31 points, including five three-pointers and 10-of-11 free throws, playing at a normal level and hitting a game-ending long shot. The Warriors have five other players in double figures, but the two top scorers of those players, Kuminga and Sharic, are both off the bench and have only 13 points each, a far cry from Curry's standout. Curry's good helper and second scoring point are still hard to find. If this continues, the Warriors may have little hope of winning from the West this season, let alone a championship.
Reporter Liu Ailin.
*: Beijing Youth Daily client].
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