From Thompson to Kerr applause for the Golden State phenomenon: “He did an incredible job against the best defense in the NBA”
The perfect steph curry night. The Golden State phenom takes the Warriors offense on his shoulders and leads the California team to fundamental Run-4 success in Boston with a cinematic performance that transcends his excellent stats (43 points and 10 rebounds). “The foot problem has obviously limited him a lot – jokes Steve Kerr – there’s little to say, he’s put in an exceptional performance. I think he’s having the best moment of his career physically. He did incredible things against the best defense in the NBA and also contributed defensively. »
The best ever
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The other member of the Splash Brothers also has a hard time finding the words to describe Curry’s performance: “We often take the things that Steph can do for granted – says Klay Thompson – and make a mistake. I think he played his best game ever in the final, we had our backs to the wall and Steph led the team to success.” Draymond Green is on the same wavelength: “Incredible performances, Steph is one in the NBA too of the best players of all time because he can play games like this. He refused to lose and took the team on his shoulders.” “Klay said it was my best game in the finals – comments the evening’s MVP Steph Curry – I don’t do this ranking. We had a good game, our goal was to go into the field with a different level of aggression than in Match 3, and we managed to do that. We didn’t play a perfect first quarter but we managed to keep up with Boston and then with a couple of breaks in the last quarter we brought home a game that was fundamental for us. Coming back to San Francisco 2-2 against 3-1 is a big difference. Foot? Our medical team did a great job, they didn’t cause me any problems and I was able to play with my mind clear. I tried to put pressure on their defense and play aggressively, the input from my teammates, from Wiggins to Poole to Klay, but it was fundamental.
The key
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Aside from Steph Curry’s acclaimed performance, the other hot topic for the Warriors’ aftermath was replacing Draymond Green at 7’32 in the fourth period. With Green decidedly disappointing up to that point, Golden State made a switch on the bench by registering the crucial 11-3. “Looney was playing well so I decided to leave him on the field and let Draymond down – commented coach Kerr – and when he came back in the last few minutes it was crucial. We knew Green would have struggled to score this series due to the thumbs and physique of the Boston defense, but Draymond still manages to make an impact on the series even when he struggles in offense. The former Michigan State didn’t take the detachment well, but didn’t lose sight of it. “Yes, in fact he wasn’t happy – Green doesn’t hide it – that’s normal, I’m a competitive player and it never happens that I’m benched with seven minutes to go. But it was the manager’s decision and I have to accept it. When I came back to court I tried to do my bit and I think I succeeded.”
