SIt is often said that a team is champion because of its performance in finals, but also because of how it understands contexts. The way to have fang at the right time. From the recent era in the NBA, the Golden State Warriors lead all those readings and after an irregular 2022-23 course they land at the ‘hot’ moment with full guarantees. The fear in the rest begins to be real. Very few in the history of the dynasty have been able to with a terrible style towards the rest.
It is evident that nobody is unbeatable and there are defeats, like the one against the Denver Nuggets. But the Warriors have taken the pace to be a contender. They limit losses, in defense Draymond Green makes a difference to help and pursue any rival star, the shooting rhythm of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson is the usual one, and Jordan Poole is known to be the protagonist in final moments.
It was the recipe for the win against the Thunder (136-125) after a first half with 79 points scored and little defense. Steve Kerr’s work pays off again. “It’s fun. We love the competition, although we would prefer to be at home, without pressure, at the moment. But this is who we are. I’m proud of the guys for getting to this position,” Steve Kerr said.
We love competition, that’s what we are
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Curry’s great triple against the Thunder
Some Warriors that are reminiscent, to a certain extent, of the 2022 champions. More when Andrew Wiggins returns to the team, and his potential from the outside and in defense is known to be fundamental -it was in the finals against the Celtics-. The Warriors ‘closed ranks’ and supported the Canadian. He will come back. “He’s a shining light in the team and he has great spirit. It’s great to have him by your side. He’s definitely good,” Jordan Poole explained.
The sum is total. Competitiveness to win, with six wins in the last eight games. Group chemistry. And a team together for everything. Despite the disasters outside the Bay, at home they are a cyclone and have one of their best records in San Francisco. 33 wins, 8 losses. Only the 39-2 of 2014-15 and 2015-16, and the 36-5 of 2016-17 improve it.
“This is what we are. Understanding how our team has reached the entire fan base and organization. It’s the love we show them,” Curry said. The champion arrives on time and the best Warriors are a reality. In the first round… they could face Kevin Durant’s Phoenix Suns. Big words.
