Steph Curry isn’t getting too carried away after beating the defending champs Boston and going 7-1 on the season.
Many had already discounted the Dubs earlier than the season had even begun, after they misplaced Klay Thompson over the summer time and didn’t appear to have a lot course.
However boy had been they improper.
Buddy Hield has been the proper Klay alternative and matches into the rotation like a glove. He nailed a go-ahead wide-open 3-pointer with 47.2 seconds left to play in opposition to the Celtics.
Hield, together with Steph present a much-needed offensive, in addition to defensive spark to the Dubs, which was on full show on Wednesday once they defended the hell out of the Celtics lineup and held them to only 40 factors within the first half.
However Steph is remaining pragmatic.
“We haven’t accomplished something but,” Curry stated. “A great staff, or a related staff, wins the video games they’re alleged to win, steals a pair on the street in opposition to good groups and protects house court docket. We’ve accomplished these issues to date, however now we have two extra video games on this street journey — two powerful checks. …
“I like the place we’re, clearly, however an extended strategy to go.”
Steph added, “It was an incredible check. We haven’t accomplished a rattling factor, but it surely felt good.”
Hield additionally gave a balanced response concerning the win, however was clearly excited concerning the course the staff is headed.
“It’s an announcement,” Hield stated. “If we don’t win this sport, all people’s like, ‘Oh, they didn’t play no person.’ So that you’ve gotta come make an announcement on the street, proper? That’s how the basketball world talks. They are saying should you haven’t performed no person but, you get battle-tested, and it’s a must to see if it’s actual.”
Head coach Steve Kerr admitted after the win that the C’s weren’t full energy, however was proud of a W nonetheless.
“Clearly Boston was with out Jaylen Brown and [Kristaps] Porzingis, so this isn’t the perfect model of their staff,” Kerr stated, “however they’re nonetheless rattling good. It’s a hell of a win in a tricky atmosphere.”
Golden State’s protection is now ranked second within the NBA behind the Thunder (permitting 103.5 factors per 100 possessions).
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