It was complicated but the Warriors returned to victory against the Pistons, thanks in particular to the 34 points and 7 3-points from Stephen Curry, voted player of the week in the West. After being dominated inside by the Cavaliers the day before, the Dubs took revenge on their young opponents in the evening. In the absence of Jalen Duren, Detroit finished the game with a 20-point deficit in the paint, while allowing 17 offensive rebounds to Golden State and 26 points on “second chances”.
Behind a hot Stephen Curry, the Warriors had the match well in hand at the break (56-48), but the trio Killian Hayes (21 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds) – Cade Cunningham (21 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds) ) – Ausar Thompson (16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals) first launched a 14-6, then a 17-3 to regain the advantage (77-74). For the second game in a row, the Golden State attack lacked rhythm but the duo of former Suns Chris Paul (17 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds) – Dario Saric (12 points, 6 rebounds) allowed them to take the lead before the last quarter (83-82).
Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart (17 points, 11 rebounds), and the little-known Stanley Umude (15 points, 4/5 3-pointers) gave their fans hope of a victory but Stephen Curry and Chris Paul took things in hand in money time. Their 19 points in the last six minutes allowed the Warriors to regain control of the match at 13-2, before killing the match once and for all.
WHAT YOU MUST REMEMBER
– The good performance of Killian Hayes. Holder since the start of the season, the French leader had beaten competition from Jaden Ivey, now forgotten at the end of the bench, thanks to his size and his defense. This night, despite Stephen Curry’s 34 points, Hayes was still aggressive in making the double MVP work. He also stood up to Jonathan Kuminga physically several times. As long as he continues like this, he will be favored by Monty Williams, who is trying to establish a defensive identity among the Pistons. He could establish himself permanently in his coach’s favor if he manages to repeat last night’s offensive performance. He finished with 21 points on 8/12 shots, including 3/4 three-pointers, while making 7 assists. Since the start of his NBA career, Hayes has struggled with his shooting (37.5% on shots, and 27.5% on three-pointers), and he started on the same basis this season (33% and 29%). .
– Chris Paul finally finds his address. After eight matches, Chris Paul has 62 assists and 6 lost balls, including 29 passes without the slightest loss of ball in the last four matches! “ Mind-blowing » to use Steve Kerr’s term after the match. This night, however, Paul is satisfied to have found his shot again. The “Point God” was at 32% on shots since the start of the season including 2/26 at 3-points (7%!), he finished the meeting with 17 points at 6/9 on shots, including award-winning shots and several shots at mid-range. He scored 10 of his 17 points in the final quarter to kill the game. Bodes well for him and Golden State.
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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.
