Anfernee Simons Breaks Down How Blazers Ended Stephen Curry’s “Crazy” Streak

Yesterday, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in a closely-fought game. The Warriors have won their second consecutive game after a disappointing start to the season. Going into the game, the Warriors were heavy favorites. However, the Blazers provided a tough match-up for the Dubs. The game finished 118-114 in favor of the Warriors.

Despite the Warriors securing a win, Stephen Curry only managed to score 7 points. He shot 0-8 from the 3-point line. This ended Curry’s streak of scoring at least one 3-pointer in his last 268 games. In regards to Curry’s off-night, Blazers’ star Anfernee Simons revealed the strategy they employed to slow Curry down.

Simons explains their strategy to stop Curry

Post-game, when talking to the media, Anfernee Simons explained, “Just communication. Somebody with Steph sometimes he’s gonna shoot crazy shots, and kind of gotta pray he misses. But, I think we did a pretty good job on him today.” Despite limiting Steph to one of his worst shooting nights, the Blazers’ lack of experience became evident. Klay Thompson and Wiggins stepped up against Portland. Klay scored 28 points, while Wiggins recorded 25 points and 7 rebounds coming off the bench.

This season, the Dubs have looked like a pale imitation of their former formidable selves. Key players like Thompson and Wiggins have seen a significant drop-off in performances. On top of that, the NBA has suspended Draymond Green indefinitely due to unsportsmanlike conduct. While the Warriors have shown improved performances recently, they still remain outside the playoff spots. They currently occupy the 11th spot in the Western Conference standings, with 12 wins and 14 losses.

Can the Warriors still make it to the playoffs?

The Warriors have struggled to pick up wins this season. The Dubs, who have garnered a fearsome reputation for 3-point shooting, have underwhelmed in that very aspect. They are currently shooting 37.1% from beyond the arc, which is the 14th-best in the league. Furthermore, due to Draymond’s suspension, the Warriors are without the playmaking and defensive impact that Green typically brings to the team.

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Steve Kerr has given opportunities to young players like Kuminga and Podziemski in recent matches. However, the Warriors’ postseason hopes lie in the hands of their veterans. Players like Klay, and Chris Paul, need to step up and remind their skeptics what they are capable of.

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