The Golden State Warriors are getting ready for a decisive Game 7. They have their sights set on a deep playoff run to prove themselves! With Stephen Curry leading the charge, the team aims to harness their experience and determination to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves. It proved to be an interesting matchup and another opportunity for Curry to prove himself. As a career record, he’s pretty damn good in Game 7s.
And if anyone knows how to excel under pressure, it’s Stephen Curry. He’s scored an astounding 32.6 points per Game 7 on average over his five such appearances. His staggering average is fourth all-time among every player in NBA history. He did once score an astounding 50 points in one of those Game 7 triumphs. With this unbelievable feat, his legacy as a clutch performer was secured. His most recent Game 7 was in 2023, where the Warriors secured a decisive 120-100 win against the Sacramento Kings.
So Curry often emerges as one of the league’s best players. He is behind only Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan in terms of average points scored in Game 7s. He has demonstrated that he’s capable of raising his performance when the pressure is at its highest. After going 3-2 in winner-take-all matchups, he’s shown his mettle in the pressure cooker.
As the Warriors get ready for this must-win game, Curry is stressing mentality. He stated, “If you don’t show up with that appropriate mentality, then you got a long vacation ahead of you.” The team has now hit a decisive and defining moment in their playoff run. This personal experience brings home just how bad the crisis is.
Curry admits to being challenged by the defense-focused schemes of their opponents. In a recent game, he remarked, “There’s a reason they’re playing a zone for a whole half pretty much,” recognizing that teams often adjust their tactics to limit his impact. He noted that he took several contested shots in an attempt to energize his team: “I took probably four heavily contested deep 3s just to try to will us.”
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr echoed Curry’s sentiments on the importance of keeping the eye on the continuity ball. And once again, staying together won’t be a problem, he said, highlighting the bond this new family has formed during the past week. Kerr admitted the palpable disappointment when they were eliminated in the championship semifinals in their most recent match. He underlined the need of building up good body language as they get set for Game 7.
Kerr touched on the virtue of resilience as the Warriors began to look forward to their next test. “We’ve got to stay tight the whole way through. I like our chances. I’ve seen what this group can do over the years,” he said. With previous success in Game 7 scenarios, the coach remains confident in his players’ ability to perform under pressure.
As Curry said after the last game, they are looking forward to playing the next game and continuing their journey through the playoffs. “We’re packing for a week getting on this plane to go to Texas and hopefully go to Minnesota right after,” he said. This type of mindset is a true reflection of the organization’s desire to make deep runs in October.
At the same time, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler was calling for inclusion on his side. The team is looking forward to their big showdown coming up. As he said, “… so we’re going to win together, we’re going to lose together. I know we all will win together for sure by Sunday. Butler’s fiery confidence shines a little extra light on the competitive spirit that runs deep among athletes readying for an elimination game.
The Warriors just booked their ticket to Game 7 against the Timberwolves. They’ve done an incredible job not straying from their plan and playing to their strengths. With Curry’s track record and leadership combined with Kerr’s coaching prowess, the team is ready to face this significant challenge head-on.
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