The Warriors were counter-killed by Wiggins, with Kuminga leading and Kerr undercover
On January 28, Beijing time, the showdown between Golden State and Los Angeles became the focus of the most attention, and of course, everyone had great expectations for it. Both teams were excellent in the first half. Even after the thick eyebrows left, the Warriors made the Lakers lose their center of gravity and were pulled away. It didn't take long for the Lakers to settle down, or start to overtake, and both teams went into the third quarter and went into the second overtime. In the second overtime, Curry hit another crucial three-pointer, but that didn't change the outcome of the game. There was no way, James hit a free throw, Curry became a scapegoat, and the Warriors lost the game 144-145.
Curry has already shown his quality in this tournament. Last time, the player was subjected to a lot of abuse for a mistake before the end. And Curry made 5 of 11 shots, which can be regarded as stabilizing the situation, and his shooting rate has reached 46+3+7, which is already a good result. Especially when it is critical, he can still continue to score goals, which is really admirable.
Wiggins and Kuminga, on the other hand, are firmly in control of the team's offense and defense. As for Kominga, he showed great aggression on and off the court. In the game, he was 8-of-16, 22+9, and the only regret was that when he was at the end of the game, he didn't catch the ball. Despite Kuminga's injury, his defensive performance has improved. He will be a solid starter against Kuminga's defence.
Wiggins' performance is also getting better and better. Whether it's a jump shot or a layup, he can cause damage to opponents, shooting 22 of 8 out of 12, which is an incredible shooting percentage. Don't forget that he's been causing fouls on his opponents, which shows that his physical condition is improving. In addition, Wiggins' offensive ability and footwork have also made the Warriors' defense more solid.
Thompson looked a little embarrassed. And in terms of attack, Thompson took just nine shots from 24 attempts, and it's clear that he wasn't in great shape. Fortunately, in the second half and overtime, Thompson could still score consecutive points and had absolute strength, but in the end, he still lost.
However, Cole's strength is very strong. In the third quarter, he replaced Thompson, Boogie, TJD, Joseph, Green, and this combination allowed the Lakers to keep scoring points in the game and let them continue to win. Without these small players, the Warriors could maintain their lead in double digits. In addition, in the second half, when Thompson was replaced, Boogie was also replaced, which was also a kind of revenge.