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Without Draymond Green, with Gary Payton Jr. also absent, Golden State knew it had to step up defensively to save the season.
The Warriors have been in all kinds of situations together in recent years, but have never fallen behind 2:0 in a series.
After the 97:114 victory tonight (between Thursday and Friday) which shrunk to 2:1, they come back to believe that the dynasty we built is capable of marking another V over a very high mental barrier.
"It was a fantastic team effort. Without Draymond and Gary, the guys wanted to prove that they have what it takes on defense as well. They all brought the energy, toughness and intelligence that is required for this type of game," enthused Steve Kerr at the end.
Kerr had another typical Steph Curry performance, scoring 36 points and looking unstoppable from start to finish.
"I like the momentum we created tonight, we have to take advantage of it and move on with it," Kerry said, and he also praised his teammates: "Everyone came with the right energies to prove that we are still alive. We realized that if we lose this game, our season is less or More will be over."
In the interview at the end of the game, Kerry scolded the NBA, which in the reasons for the decision to suspend Draymond Green from the game explained that "he has a history of unsportsmanlike behavior".
"They say Draymond has a 'history' - we also have a history, we know how to recover from losses and how to come back from difficult situations," Kerry said, sending a message.
Steve Kerr claims False Knowledge will deliver a big night even before the opening whistle.
"I saw that killer look in his eyes. I looked at him before the game and during the game in timeouts, and I saw how focused he was.
character, and talent.
Kerry celebrates (Photo: Reuters)
The X factor of the Warriors was Kwon Looney, who scored only 4 points but excelled in every other parameter.
He pulled down 20 rebounds (equal to his career high in the playoffs), added 9 assists and made it difficult for Domantas Sabonis on defense.
"It's Kwon. He's done it in so many playoff games, he's one of the smartest players I've ever met, he doesn't make a single mistake, and he's become one of the best rebounders in the league," Kerr raved.
"His defense, his attention to detail, his connection to his teammates - it's just wonderful to see. He comes to work every day, never misses training, never misses games, he always stays steady and with his feet on the ground."
Looney, who was defined this morning in the United States as "the most underrated player of the dynasty", explained at the end that "sometimes as a rebounder, you get into a zone. It's like the zone that Steph and Clay get into when they can't miss threes."
The team effort, according to him, was due to the fact that "we are a team with a lot of pride, and we know how to react when our backs are against the wall. In moments like this, we always show up. I think Draymond knew that, he knew we would react properly, he knew we could be trusted." .
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Kwon Looney vs. Sabonis (Photo: GettyImages, Ezra Shaw)
Now Golden State can no longer wait for Game 4, and Green's comeback.
Even before the game, Steve Kerr made it clear that he did not share in the criticism of Green, saying that "without him we don't win any championships. That's the truth...we will go to war with Draymond every day, every hour."
Green even gave a motivational talk to the players before the game, and "looked hungrier than ever."
"He is our engine, and now we can no longer wait for him. With him it will be much easier for us," promised Moses Modi.
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