No points in the first half. A first shot scored in the 3rd quarter. In the end, only nine points and above all 2 out of 14 on shots, including 0 out of 9 from 3-point range.
In last night's loss to the Raptors, Stephen Curry has been transparent, and that is extremely rare. After a great start to the season, the All-Star point guard has been suffering for a month, and his feat against the modest Pistons does not eclipse his current difficulties.
“Obviously I have to play better… My nature, when things get difficult, is to look at what we can do better. So I will answer as I know how to do it” he warns.
Draymond Green expected as savior
While Draymond Green prepares to make his return, and Chris Paul will not return until after the All-Star Game, Stephen Curry repeats that this formation suffers from a lack of automatisms and identity.
“It was great to have him back. We missed his presence” he continues. “He spoke during timeouts, a little at halftime… He tried to contribute what he could. I know he will train and come back as soon as possible. He's part of our automatisms, and we know what he brings to both sides of the pitch. There are familiarities in the game and greater confidence when he is on the field. This does not guarantee success, and we must continue to correct our problems, but his feedback will be helpful. »
The worry grows
On Wednesday, it is the Pelicans of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram who arrive at the Chase Center. The Warriors have four defeats in six matches in their home arena, and since last night, they are 11th in their conference, and therefore virtually eliminated from the play-in!
“The level of worry increases as we spend evenings like this,” admits the Warriors superstar. “We fell short tonight, but that doesn't mean we won't show up on Wednesday with the right mentality, the right confidence and the right approach to bounce back. I don't want to sound like I'm repeating myself, but that's the challenge we face. »
