Unexpectedly, the Warriors were off to a great start this season. Some key off-season additions like Chris Paul and Dario Saric have helped the team big time to reduce turnovers, which the Dub Nation is famous for. However, a sudden 4-game losing streak has raised some serious questions about the team’s shooting.? The franchise’s GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. threw some light on the issue the Warriors are facing.
Well, if this continues, it might cost them a playoff spot. And now with Stephen Curry out for a short period, the future is not too bright for the San Francisco unit.?
Warriors GM hints at a major issue with Stephen Curry & Co.
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The team chemistry of the Warriors has sparked in comparison to the miserable phase they had with Jordan Poole last season. Although that has come to an end, there are major improvisations that they will have to do in the upcoming few games.?
In an interview, Dunleavy Jr. shared,?“So far it’s been good…You see different guys step up and perform. I think overall, I think if anybody was gonna ask of anything it’s just,?‘Can we shoot the ball a little bit better’, as some guys shoot well below as they are expected to do.“
Mike Dunleavy believes the Warriors are due for better shooting nights after the team's collective slow start pic.twitter.com/hwBElJaD3z
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Klay Thompson is shooting 34.2% outside the arc and Andrew Wiggins’s FG% has dipped from 47.3 to 39.5 when compared with the last season. Curry has been the only consistent scorer on the team with a FG% of close to 49.?
Sadly, the 4-time champion is sidelined and is expected to be re-evaluated only a week later. The upcoming matches stand crucial for the Warriors, given they won’t have their main star. Do you think they will improve their shooting??
Warriors crumble against the Oklahoma City Thunder to extend their losing streak
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With Draymond Green out due to a 5-game suspension, the Warriors offense and defense has taken a hit. Curry from the sideline watched his team fumble against the Thunder as they shot the lights out. Now with their 7th loss for the season, Warriors have extended their losing streak to 5.
Road games were a huge problem for the franchise last season. This time, the tables have turned. Surprisingly, the Dub Nation are 1-5 at home so far. Thompson continued his poor shooting yet again today. The 4-time champion shot 16.7% outside the arc and finished the game with just 5 points.
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Someone from the team has to step in for Curry. Chris Paul has taken care of the playmaking. However, just as Dunleavy mentioned above, shooting is a huge problem at the moment.
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