The Golden State Warriors have started this season with a vengeance. They are off to a red-hot start, winning four of their first five games. In their last game against the Sacramento Kings, Warriors? superstar Klay Thompson hit a last-second game-winner to keep their winning streak alive. The Bay Area is buzzing right now as fans are hyped about Stephen Curry and Co?s recent performance.
But Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr is yet to be fully impressed by his team?s performance. Kerr addressed the Warriors? red-hot start after their win over Sacramento.
Steve Kerr needs to see more from Stephen Curry and Co.
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Before the season started, fans expected the Warriors to dominate their opponents through their fast-moving offense, courtesy of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Chris Paul. But very few expected Stephen Curry and Co. to be among the Top 5 teams in defensive rating to start the season. In their first five games, they have protected their side of the court by playing elite defense. But Steve Kerr wants to see more of this from his squad to fully buy in, ?I don?t want to celebrate after five games. We gotta get to see a bigger sample size.?
Steve Kerr is encouraged by how the Warriors have looked defensively but wants to see sustained success before declaring the group a top unit pic.twitter.com/5lAlSuGEMb
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Having won 4 Championships, the Warriors have been to the biggest stage many times in the last decade. So, their expectations this season are very high, and they will not be satisfied unless they win another title. Steve Kerr expects great things from his team, and performing well in just five games will not win him over. Stephen Curry and Co. will have to continue their elite performance throughout the season to set the tone and make a run for another title.
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Can the Warriors sustain their defensive effort?
The Warriors have a defensive rating of 105.1 through the first five games. Now the question is, can they sustain their elite defense throughout the season? Players like Draymond Green, Kevon Looney, and Jonathan Kuminga will have to do a lot of dirty work this season to contain their opponents to a low score. Meanwhile, Stephen Curry and Chris Paul can continue to run the show and facilitate the Warriors? offense.
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Stephen Curry and Co. want to bounce back from the disappointing season last year, where they got eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by their arch-rival LeBron James. With their core nearing the end of their careers and Chris Paul desperately looking for his first career title, the Warriors hope to maximize their potential and win another Championship this season to add to their legacy.
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