NBA – Despite a huge Stephen Curry, the Clippers overcome the Warriors (134-126).
The Warriors started the second quarter strong with a very good 3-point address, and took the opportunity to go ahead in the score (36-32). But now, as soon as Kawhi Leonard returns to the floor, the Clippers recover the momentum. The defense tightens, and the baskets come more easily (54-46). Just before half-time, Marcus Morris is expelled following a bad gesture on Draymond Green. The Clippers return to the locker room with a 3-point lead (61-58).
Golden State starts the 3rd quarter with a 10-3, and takes the lead (68-64). And as usual, the Clippers answer behind. On a 3-point shot, Eric Gordon gives the Clippers a 7-point lead (77-70). Despite Steph Curry’s 21 points in the third quarter alone, the Warriors were 6 points behind at the end of it (99-93).
The Clippers come in very well in the 4th quarter, and take a 12-point lead on a 3-point shot from Nicolas Batum (109-97). Steph Curry is completely on fire, and brings his own to 7 points (118-111). It’s too late, and on a 3-point basket, Paul George kills the hopes of the Warriors. The Clippers win 134-126.
WHAT YOU MUST REMEMBER
– The 50 points of Steph Curry. As the Americans say, it’s one of those nights where shooting is like throwing a pebble in the ocean. The Warriors point guard was phenomenal, and even “sublime” to use Steve Kerr’s adjective. The chef regaled with 50 points on the addition, 20/28 in shooting including 8/14 from 3-pointers. An immense performance which unfortunately did not prevent the Warriors from losing once again outside.
– Draymond Green suspended against the Hawks? Following yet another dispute with the referees, he finally received his 16th technical foul, which had been hanging in his face for a while. As a result, he will miss Golden State’s next game on the Atlanta floor, unless the league takes his technique away after the fact. Bad news for Steve Kerr when we know the difficulties of the Warriors outside.
– Golden State still doesn’t get there far from the Chase Center…
Ninth straight setback away from the Warriors, still struggling far from their bases. They have only won 7 away matches this season! Conversely, remember that they remain on eight wins in a row at the Chase Center…
TOPS/FLOPS
✅ Kawhi Leonard. Sober and efficient, he once again reigned supreme on both sides of the field. He finished with 30 points at 10/19 shooting including 43% from 3-pointers.
✅ Eric Gordon. He was invaluable in putting baskets that broke the dynamic of the Warriors. He finished with 16 points at 4/8 from 3-pointers.
✅ Ivica Zubac. It’s the X factor of the game because the Warriors had no profile to put on him defensively. Result: he made a big job in the indoor sector with 19 points and 16 rebounds.
✅ Terance Mann. Solid match from him off the bench with 17 points at 6/10 in shooting as well as this combativeness at all times.
⛔️ Klay Thompson. Complicated evening for the other “Splash Brother” with a 6/16 shooting. It must be said that Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are not the worst defenders on the outside…
THE FOLLOWING
Clippers (37-33) : reception of the Magic on Saturday (8 p.m.).
Warriors (36-34) : trip to the Hawks overnight from Friday to Saturday (12:30 a.m.).
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