Recently,Golden State WarriorsThere were some difficulties on the field. First of allDream CatcherBecause of the indefinite release of the suspension, Wiggins was then moved to the bench. Such a change has destabilized the Warriors and left them in a backwater. ClayHe began to realize that he himself might also be put on the bench, and so he had an outburst. In the last 3 games,Clay30, 24 and 28 points, respectively. AlthoughClayHis level on the defensive end has dropped, but as long as he continues to play so consistently on the offensive end, the Warriors are still an opponent to be reckoned with. At the same time, Wiggins, who was placed on the bench, also quietly made efforts and contributed a lot to the team.
In this game, the Warriors face Boston, a powerhouse in the East, at homeCelticCelticThis season is strong, with a combination of four giants, the record ranks first in the East, and there are no shortcomings at both offensive and defensive ends. They have only one goal, and that is to win the championship. However, becausePolZingis' injuryCeltic's strength has been affected to a certain extent. ClayDream back to peak performance is a good factor for the Warriors, but even soCelticStill a stronger team than the Warriors.
After the game began, the Warriors showed a lot of fighting spirit. ClayContinuation of the previous oneHighlightsperformance, scoring 10 points and 1 assist in the first quarter. WhileCurryHe also contributed five points, one rebound and one assist. Podemski also played outstandingly, finishing with five points and two rebounds. The Warriors worked hard in this quarter and blasted 30 points, butCelticstill maintained the lead,TatuMu had just four points, two rebounds and one assist.
CelticIt's not just thatTatuBrown stood out in the scoring and Brown also played well in the first quarter, contributing 12 points, two rebounds and two assists. White showed the ability to play both offense and defense, and he hitThree-point shotand contributed nine points, two assists and three blocks. The tacit understanding of the whole team led to:CelticHe scored 40 points in the quarter.
After the start of the second quarter, the Warriors' bench began to exert power, and Saric hitThree-point shot, contributing 8 points and 2 rebounds, and Moody also hit a three-pointer from the outside to help the team continue to close the gap. Subsequently, the starters returned to the fieldClayAnother three-pointer allowed Kuminga to tie the score for the Warriors, while Paul dished out six assists. CelticNor is it weakHorfordAnd Brown hitThree-point shot, although the Warriors tied the score at one point, butCelticStill ended the first half with a six-point lead.
Facing the favouritesCeltic, the warriors can be said to be not lagging behind at all. ClayHe was once again in peak form, finishing with 13 points, one rebound and one assist on 5-of-10 shooting. Kuminga was also the team's surprise player, contributing 13 points, five rebounds and two assists. WhileCurryHe finished with 10 points, one rebound and two assists. Saric also played well off the bench, contributing 11 points and two rebounds. Although Paul didn't contribute in scoring, he dished out six assists. The Warriors feel like they're back, and they may not be able to get back to the time they were the favourites, but at least they've shown a good level of competitiveness and won't disappoint the fans.
As a team that relies on three-point scoring,CelticThere was trouble in the first half. The team made 30 three-point attempts, but only hit nine of them. Brown had a great performance, but he shot just 50 percent from the field and finished with 15 points, three rebounds and two assists. White also doesn't have a high hit rateThree-point shotHe was just 4-of-8 shooting and contributed 12 points, two rebounds and two assists. TatuMu wasn't on the same page, finishing with nine points, four rebounds and three assists on just 4-of-10 shooting. WhileHorfordHe contributed eight points, six rebounds and four assists. In the face of the warriors' onslaught,CelticGot bogged down.
In the last few games,ClayHe showed excellent scoring ability and maintained a consistent play on the offensive end. Despite his declining defensive level, his offensive ability is enough to make the Warriors a formidable team. ClayThe outburst brought hope and motivation to the Warriors.
CelticAs a strong team with a big four, the only goal for them is to win the title. Despite the difficult situation, butCelticIt's still a stronger team that deserves the Warriors' attention.
While the Warriors couldn't go back to being the favorites, they showed great competitiveness in the game. ClayThe return and strength of the bench have made the Warriors a quality team. Their performances will not disappoint the fans.
CelticThere were some troubles in this game, especially in the gameThree-point shotHit rate on. Their core players weren't at their best, leaving them in a difficult position as they faced the Warriors' pursuit.
In this game, the Warriors are inClayshowed competitiveness, although they ultimately lost toCeltic, but the performance is encouraging. CelticAlthough they are stronger in strength, they also have difficulties in facing the Warriors. This match reflects the respective strengths and weaknesses of both teams, as wellClayand the importance of bench players. The Warriors are showing a warming momentum, whileCelticThere needs to be an improvement in three-point shooting percentage and the play of core players.