The Warriors (19v-20d) continue to advance slowly. However, riding an apocalyptic dynamic (one victory in 17 games!), the Raptors (9v-31d) were able to show maturity to push back the Californians (104-101), notably deprived last night of Draymond Green.
Without their defensive captain, the Californians had great difficulty containing the attacks from the Canadian circle (50 points in the paint, compared to 26). Only behind the combined 46 points of Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins, the visitors held the lead for a long time in the second half. Of course, a short head.
But on a second winning basket in a row from Lindy Waters III, the visitors seemed in control with a 9-point lead 9 minutes from time (77-86). This is where Chris Boucher, well supported by the interior activity of Jakob Poeltl, began to sign the end of the royal meeting. Taking advantage of a stint on Stephen Curry's bench, the Raptors went on a 14-4 run to get back in front (91-90).
Then followed a “money time” very undecided where Andrew Wiggins notably highlighted his shooting success. The locals did not need huge Scottie Barnes (23 points) or RJ Barrett (15) in the finish. Their very high defense would make the difference against the Warriors who were very imprecise in their interior transmissions.
The Agbaji – Boucher duo was responsible for picking up the crumbs in attack, while Curry, Wiggins and finally Buddy Hield, to equalize at the buzzer, missed the target.
WHAT TO REMEMBER
– Finally “money time” for the Raptors. With 2 wins and 6 losses, the Canadiens had one of the worst records in the league when the game is played by 3 points or less. Improved results thanks to the victory last night where the locals, despite being mistreated at the start of the last period, were able to turn the tide. And limit errors in the final, unlike the Warriors who lost a few balls en route.
– Chris Boucher's final show. With a small point for a single missed shot during three quarters, the replacement was well on his way to signing the perfect anonymous match. But Chris Boucher transformed in the last period. It must be said that his sharp dunk signed, after a dribbling start, to start his “run” was enough to wake up his troops and himself. The substitute then chained the winning shots, being forgotten by the Warriors defense and being fed by the balls released. Behind, he showed himself everywhere, from his counter on Moses Moody's 3-point shot or his well relayed ball to Ochai Agbaji, author of the winning shot. Boucher scored 17 points in the 4th!
– Stephen Curry overtakes Allen Iverson. Author of 26 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, the Warriors superstar overtook Allen Iverson (24,368 career points) in 28th place in the ranking of the best scorers in NBA history (24,371). He did it on a winning basket a few minutes from the end of the match. Curry has also overtaken Kobe Bryant (6,306 career assists) in 35th place in the ranking of the best passers in history (6,308).
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
