If Stephen Curry is healthy, the Golden State Warriors are very confident they can compete for the title.
Curry suffered Class 1 hamstring pressure in his first game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in his second round. The Warriors lost the next four games in a row. Even a win would open the door for Curry’s return in Game 6. This is not.
Jimmy Butler is said to have fought the disease in Games 4 and 5. He also fought for his pelvic contusions against the Houston Rockets in the first round. There was no Batman, and Robin was reduced, and the wolf was in full control.
“No need to even think about anything [if],” said head coach Steve Kerr. “I know we had a shot. I know the distance we could have walked.
“Maybe we didn't, but that's OK. Once again, everything in the playoffs is about who stays healthy and who gets hot. Are you doing well at the right time?”
After the acquisition of Butler, Draymond Green predicts the Warriors will continue to win the championship.
“I think I still have that belief,” Green said Wednesday night. “That didn't change at all. And, you made the modifications and you're going to take the next step to give yourself a better chance.”
Minnesota is now waiting for another Western Conference semi-final winner between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets. Oklahoma City led 3-2. Game 6 is Thursday night at 8:30 PM ET.
Butler's acquisition remains controversial
Looking to the next season, there is reason to believe that the Warriors can become the inner circle of competitors.
Prior to Butler's acquisition, Golden State was 25-26, with the rest of the time being 23-8. In the last 31 games, the team ended with the league's best defensive rating.
Butler believes that the entire training camp and the entire season can only make the Warriors better. However, there is a problem with the team next season.
Will the Warriors reorganize next season?
Among the free agent rotations are Jonathan Kuminga (restricted), Gary Payton II, Kevon Looney, Gui Santos and Quinten Post.
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Both Santos and Post Pigut return next season, signing two-way contracts and bringing them back cheaply. Payton II and Looney will provide some interesting questions for the Warriors front desk to see if there is a way to upgrade.
Kuminga is vaguely available as the most attractive piece, he will draw attention from the opposing teams and they don't often figure out Kerr's rotation until Curry is injured.
He impressed him in those games, and other teams will surely notice it.
