I don't think I've ever seen an offense like this. The Warriors are losing by 10 or so.... I go to the restroom, and when I come back Curry drills a clutch 3, and the Warriors suddenly have a lead at the end of 1. This is almost like a video game.
It's the three pointers, no lead is big enough to stop them, a couple threes here and there and look they are back in the game.
20pt win by the Warriors. Warriors finally playing defense the right way. Grizzlies only scored 84 points last game and 78 points this game. Curry was the first NBA player with 6 3pters and 6 steals in an NBA playoff game.
I haven't seen a team capable of putting up points like this since . . . maybe Showtime. Showtime Lakers used to run up huge leads. It's just so quick with GS though. It's really insane. If Tony Allen can't go next game, I think this is done. If he can, all bets are off. Memphis needs both Conley and Allen in order to contain that GS backcourt. Otherwise . . . losses. We'll see if Memphis has another good one (or two) in them.
We'll see. Knowing Memphis they aren't going to lay down and die. Jump shooting teams get hot and get cold. I don't think it's done just yet. If Allen doesn't play though, they are done.
Curry has found his groove, Klay had his best game of the season last game, Harrison, Green, and Iggy are all playing well; Bogut's defense has been ridiculous. Also, we're talking about Allen here; well, a great defender, he played 25 minutes before he got hurt in game 4 and GS adjusted to sagging off of him. If he comes back, that's what they'll continue to do; Allen is a liability on offense. It's 4 on 5. Bogut will guard Allen sagging off and continue to be a rover in the paint. I like Memphis, but they're just imply outmatched, IMO.
^^ Agreed with most of what you said, RandleROFY, but Klay had his best game of the series because Tony Allen has been locking him down every single game. He goes down with the hammy and surprise, Klay gets his groove back. Just like game one when Memphis was without Conley, the back court matchup defensively is the key to Memphis' success against GS. They have the best defensive back court to go against Memphis. When missing 50% of that tandem, the results haven't been good (two of their three losses). True, Barnes and Green have been playing well but Courtney Lee and ZBo have had their moments as well. Gasol gets his points every game as well. Iggy has been his usual self - hot and cold offensively but gives good effort. I think it's a good match when all the starters are healthy and playing. It's a battle of two completely opposing styles and Memphis will never blow anyone out, per se. But they will grind you down. I believe that if Allen plays and isn't restricted mobility-wise, then this one goes back to GS for game 7. If he's out though, I think it's over.
I'd love a game 7. I hope it happens. I also love the Grizzles. They have some quality guys on that team. Kerr took the Kobe approach. Ignore Allen on offense. LOL!
^^ Me, too, RandleROFY, on both accounts. I dig the Grizz and I want game 7. We shall see what happens, but I like Memphis' grit and tenacity. I can see them coming back hard in game 6. Of course, if GS gets hot, there isn't much anyone can do about it. And if they get a big lead it's very hard for Memphis' methodical offense to catch up. It's a battle of tempos. That is funny about leaving Allen open, I'd do the same thing!
Some stats for the top 4 teams that are up 3-2 and most likely to advance to the CF. They are #1, 2, 3, and 6 in 3P%. The Warriors, Hawks, and Clippers were top 3 in 3P%. Cavs were 6th, which is still elite. They are #2, 4, 5, and 7 in 3PA. So, they also attempt a lot of 3s. If we don't look at raw 3PA and instead look at percentage of shots that were 3PA, they would be #2, 3, 4, and 7.
I just enjoy watching Curry as a player. Just a flat out beast. Doesn't need to cheat the officials to succeed, isn't reliant athleticism, just flat out a baller. Above all else, Golden State is the one team I want to run the Flippers out of the building. Just straight up demolish them and sweep them out of the WCF like they don't even belong there. Oh, and to see more of this:
