Stephen Curry is off to a great start to the season, averaging 30.7 points in 11 games, with 49% success, including 45% from 3-point range. The problem is that it doesn’t really follow behind…
Klay Thompson is the team’s second scorer but his efficiency is poor (16.1 points at 43% including 35% from distance). Same thing for Jonathan Kuminga (12.1 points at 39% including 18% at 3-points) and Andrew Wiggins (10.5 points at 41% including 15% from distance), the latter being perhaps the most worrying case for Golden State.
The Warriors, however, know the opposing defenses
Last night, against the Wolves, the scenario repeated itself again, with Stephen Curry (38 points) too lonely.
“It’s obvious, we need others to mark and create things”Steve Kerr could only confirm, while the double MVP recalled that the Warriors nevertheless have some habits in attack.
“The approach of opposing defenses is quite constant. For years, we have known where the attention of defenders lies. They’ll usually blitz me on the pick-and-roll, stick to Klay… Regardless, we have to make adjustments. We cannot repeat the same things and expect different results. This is not about panicking. It’s about being smarter and better organized. »
Stephen Curry puts things into perspective
And it starts with Draymond Green and Chris Paul, responsible for setting up the Warriors’ game.
“Chris and I have to do a better job to make sure we get it right.” assured the strong winger. “When Steph gets going, he does his thing. He moves. It’s up to us to realize that and understand that we can also use it to create opportunities for others as well. »
Should we make adjustments (major five? rotation?) after this series of three losses? Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry don’t close the door, even if the coach repeats that he is not necessarily worried.
“The season is full of ups and downs and we are in a bit of a difficult period at the moment. But we weren’t the best team in the world when we had six wins and two losses, and we’re not the worst team in the world when we lost the last three games. It’s part of the season and I think we just played back to back two great defensive teams that stifled us. We have to figure out some things offensively and I’m confident we’ll get there.” he concludes.
