Steph Curry on his shooting struggles and how Dallas Mavericks contained him in the clutch: "Have to figure something out on that front"
Steph Curry was extremely disappointed after the Golden State Warriors' 122-113 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. The two-time MVP did not score a single point in the fourth quarter as the Mavs played excellent defense on him.
Reggie Bullock guarded Curry, doing an exceptional job keeping him quiet. The Warriors superstar finished with 21 points on 53.3 % shooting.
When asked about his fourth-quarter misfiring, Curry said he needs to get better against pressure defense. The 34-year-old said:
"Obviously I didn't get a shot in the fourth. They trapped me all over the place, so I've got to figure out something different on that front."
Steph on not attempting a shot in the fourth quarter:
“I’ve gotta figure out something different on that front” https://t.co/QJxOP8raAi
The Golden State Warriors came back from 16 points down in the fourth quarter but were unable to keep Luka Doncic quiet. The Slovenian kept making baskets, scoring six points in 9:26 minutes during the final period. It eventually paid off as the Mavericks walked away with a win.
Speaking about their defense, Chef Curry said:
"Offensively, it's not really the issue. We've got to get more a line on what we wanna do defensively. Obviously, they were trying to hunt isos (isolations) and it seemed like they had the whole court to work with as opposed to the other side. So maybe taking a page out by the way that they were defending us"
Tough night https://t.co/MrEiSAfs5W
Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledged the Dallas Mavericks' brilliance in defending Steph Curry. However, he was happy with how Curry let go of the ball and got other players like Jordan Poole and Moses Moody involved.
Kerr said:
"They went after Steph. You know, they trapped him quite a bit, so even Steph did a great job of just getting the ball out of his hands. And guys made shots, Jordan made shots, Moses came in and made shots. So offensively, we did a pretty good job and shot 54%, scored enough points to win. But you're not gonna win if you give up a 122 and give up 53% shooting, so the defense was the main issue."
Kerr talks about the Mavs' defense on Steph in the fourth quarter https://t.co/JcqhZWp3uh
Can Steph Curry lead the Golden State Warriors to the championship this season?
The Golden State Warriors have been great this season, with the NBA's second-best record (43-20). Youngsters like Jordan Poole, Gary Payton II, and Damion Lee have stepped up their game. The Warriors also have a solid group of veteran players who have won championships together. Steph Curry will also be looking to get better in the remaining games.
Steve Kerr and the entire organization will want the Warriors defense to function better. With Draymond Green out, the team's biggest problem has been defense. They have definitely missed the services of the former Defensive Player of the Year in that department.
seriously @StephenCurry30, that's tough. https://t.co/Pd1gmwnrPK
Reports suggest that Green will soon be making his return to full-court action. Considering his brilliance and the sheer talent on the Golden State Warriors roster, the Dubs should not have any problems in their playoff run.
Steph Curry is a player who thrives on the big stage and will enter this postseason with revenge on his mind.
The Golden State Warriors have missed the last two playoffs and will be looking to make up for it by winning the title this time around. The Dubs have a well-balanced unit, and if they play to their potential, they can certainly fulfill their championship aspirations.