The Goals are winning their fourth straight game at home with a sweaty win over the Phoenix.
It is no exaggeration to say that the game was won by Curry, who had three points due to his energetic performance and finishing touch. Also, Green clearly showed his presence (Thanks for Green's handoff).
However, there are many problems. The Goals are one of the few teams that has been calling for a winnow for a long time. The performance and performance of the players is record-breaking in the history of the league. The solid market, the feast of Bob Myers, and the performance of the players who repay their trust have been in the team for a long time. Expectations for the Goals are high, and even though they have achieved a lot, I think they are a team that can be greedy. There are a few obstacles that stand out, and we want to cause them.
1. Tompson's slump. If you're a Golds fan who witnessed Tompson's heyday, no one can throw a rock at him. Two Achilles injury injuries, and a spectacular comeback. With the return of Tompson in 2023, GSW has shown a mixed bag. However, in this year that followed, the defending champion was eliminated in the second round of play off. There has certainly been a decline in his basic athletic ability. Of course, this is a no-brainer for a player who has suffered a major injury, but I think the huge drop in comparison to Tompson's heyday, the top-notch Catch and shooter in the league, the traditional 3&D player who underpinned the basics of the Goals, came as a disappointment to many. However, in the fast-changing sports business, I think this season, Tamson needs objective judgment. Chris Paul has also put a lot down and is currently playing on the Goals bench. I believe that Tamson needs to adjust mentally, and that by the end of the process, pretty flowers will bloom once again.
2. Young Guns' performance. Young Guns' performance is a huge boon, of course, and in recent games, they have won so many games because of their performance. It's not meant to be cheap, but I don't think it's encouraging. The Goals are basically a winnow team, meaning they have to win. They don't just win, they can even go on to win, considering their money and luxury spending so far. (It's a very personal opinion. Not all teams win the championship just because they spend a lot of money, but I think they can win the championship.) As such, the limitations are huge for Young Guns' performance, and I think their performance today is a double-edged sword. Especially in playoff. This is clear in recent games. Kuminga's performance has been phenomenal recently, for example, but he is struggling with unnecessary fouls and foul trouble management in the clutch period. As a result, the more I watch the game, the more I wonder if the team will be able to see Goals and win the title amid Tompson's slump. Of course, Young Gun's energy is impactful and impressive enough to break through the screen, but I think we need to develop more and more without stopping here.
3. Atmosphere. Watching today's game, there were a couple of heart-throbbing moments. The most memorable scene was the clash between Green and Nurkic, and I watched it more carefully, maybe because of the big clash with Nurkic before. From today's game alone, I'm sure Greene has reduced his personality a lot, but it's still a ticking time bomb. Last year's GSW ended the season in a bad way amid the ghostly decline of Jordan Poole, Winix's long-term departure, and a chaotic atmosphere. The split between OG and YG left an atmosphere that seemed to completely derail the team's balance. That's how important the atmosphere is in basketball and across all sports. That's how I think the GSW this season should be. That's why the Green assault earlier in the season has come as painful for the GSW. But there's no good news as dramatically changing the atmosphere. I'm looking forward to Green's moves for the rest of the season, and I think there will be performance changes accordingly.
This article is not intended to disparage GSW players and fans, but as a basketball fan.
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