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Kendra AndrewsESPN
SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is at a loss for words to describe his play. Stephen Curry Start the season. Earlier this week, he said Callie “takes her breath away.” After his 106-101 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night, Kerr used “spectacular.”
Curry scored 40 points against the Cavs, including 18 in the fourth quarter, making it the sixth time he’s scored at least 10 points in the fourth quarter this season. Curry shot 15-of-23 from the field, including 6-of-11 on 3-pointers.
“I classify it as aggressive,” Curry said of his many late-game takeovers. , involve others, get to the paint and finish, shoot. A lot of the confidence carried over from last year’s playoffs: understanding the balance between playmaking and scoring.”
Curry has now scored at least 30 points in 9 of 11 games. At 34, he is also the oldest player to have consecutive 40-point games since Michael his Jordan in 2002.
“He’s amazing every night,” Carr said. “Considering that our team is in a rut and trying to get out of a hole, he’s been great. I’d say he’s never been better.”
For Warriors Forward draymond greenThe most noticeable thing about Curry’s searing start is the reading he’s going.
Green pointed to one play in the stretch Friday night when Curry heard Cleveland coach JB Bickerstaff tell his players to stay in the paint. Curry came to the Warriors’ bench and told his teammates to face him and get the ball closer to halfcourt.
As a result of subsequent play, Kevon Looney Screen settings Jarrett Allenfrees the curry for 3 pointers.
“He’s got all this stuff ready,” said Greene. [Curry do this] For years, but I think it’s just the way he does it and the way he puts the guy where he wants.
“It’s quite another thing to realize all of this and actually get to the exact shot you want to do and make it… To actually set it up and then deliver it is very impressive.”
The Warriors (5-7) rely on Curry to deliver these kinds of moments and performances all season long. He has definitely carried the heavier weight on his shoulders to help the team achieve some success so far this year.
But as it stands, the Warriors aren’t worried about Curry’s stamina or workload.
“At the end of the day, Steph is going to carry most of the load aggressively. That’s his character and what he does.” “But I think the players are starting to find their rhythm. Everything will come together. It’s a process.”
Curry got help on Friday night Andrew Wigginsfinished with 20 points. jordan pool, scored 18 points after a difficult start to the year.and interactive player Anthony Lamadded 10.
Kerr says Curry’s fitness and strength are areas where he has grown the most during his nine years at Golden State.
Curry doesn’t think it’s the best he’s felt to start the season, but it’s more important to maintain the rhythm he had towards the end of last season and carry it into the present. said it was.
“Given the struggles early on and how we’re trying to get over the hump as a team, I know you can go into such a big game and help us gain solid momentum. “Let’s see how long it lasts.”
