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 fallacious.
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 towards 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 after 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 achieved something but,” Curry mentioned. “ group, or a related group, wins the video games they’re purported to win, steals a pair on the highway towards good groups and protects dwelling courtroom. We’ve achieved these issues to date, however we’ve got two extra video games on this highway journey — two powerful exams. …
“I like the place we’re, clearly, however an extended strategy to go.”
Steph added, “It was an awesome check. We haven’t achieved a rattling factor, nevertheless it felt good.”
Hield additionally gave a balanced response concerning the win, however was clearly excited concerning the course the group is headed.
“It’s an announcement,” Hield mentioned. “If we don’t win this recreation, everyone’s like, ‘Oh, they didn’t play no person.’ So that you’ve gotta come make an announcement on the highway, proper? That’s how the basketball world talks. They are saying in case you haven’t performed no person but, you get battle-tested, and you need to see if it’s actual.”
Head coach Steve Kerr admitted after the win that the C’s weren’t full power, however was pleased with a W nonetheless.
“Clearly Boston was with out Jaylen Brown and [Kristaps] Porzingis, so this isn’t the perfect model of their group,” Kerr mentioned, “however they’re nonetheless rattling good. It’s a hell of a win in a troublesome 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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