On October 12, in the NBA preseason matchup between the Warriors and the Kings, the Golden State Warriors won 109-106 in a fierce game, maintaining their all-win record in the warm-up game. However, Warriors core player Stephen · Curry withdrew early in the first half due to a finger injury, an accident that worried fans.
In this game, Curry only played the first half, played a total of 15 minutes, shot 2 of 7, 1 of 4 three-pointers, and scored 6 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 turnovers. Despite his modest performance, he left the field early with a right index finger injury just before the end of the match. According to Warriors reporter Anthony · Slater, Curry accidentally sprained his right index finger near the end of the first half and returned to the locker room early with the team doctor.
Although Curry was unable to play in the second half, the suspense of Warriors fans was somewhat relieved after the game. After the game, Curry underwent X-rays, which showed that the injury was not serious, and the X-rays were negative, which means that Curry did not have a fracture. Warriors officials immediately announced that Curry's injury was a sprained right index finger, and he is currently on a daily watch list. That means Curry will be under further observation and treatment in the coming days, but it is unlikely that there will be a risk of a long-term absence in the near term.
Curry left the court with 2:57 left in the second quarter and returned to the locker room to be examined by the team doctor. Although Curry did not return to the court in the second half, he still had some regular training after the game, showing that his injury was not too serious. This is undoubtedly good news for the Warriors and Curry personally.
Curry's injury undoubtedly posed some challenges for the Warriors, but in this game, the rest of the Warriors stepped up and helped the team complete the comeback victory. The Warriors relied on the excellent play of Moody, Kuminga and other young players in the second half to win by three points over the Kings.
So far, the Warriors have won three consecutive games in the preseason, and their performance is remarkable. They narrowly beat the Los Angeles Clippers 91-90, then beat the Kings 122-112 and beat the Kings again in this game to win 109-106. The Warriors' outstanding performance in the warm-up games has fans looking forward to the upcoming new season.
What's even more exciting is that the Warriors have another piece of good news. Warriors head coach Steve · Kerr revealed after the game that Wiggins, another key player on the team, has recovered from his illness and is currently working on physical training. Although Wiggins won't play next Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons, he is expected to return for next Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Wiggins' comeback is undoubtedly a big plus for the Warriors. Since joining the Warriors, Wiggins has gradually become a key figure for the team, especially on the defensive end and in scoring. With the new season just around the corner, Kerr has high hopes for Wiggins to take on more responsibility on the offensive end and become the second-leading scorer after Curry.
Kerr specifically mentioned that he wants Wiggins to be able to average six three-pointers per game in the new season, which puts higher demands on Wiggins' outside shooting ability. Wiggins' three-point shooting improved steadily last season, and if he continues to improve in the new season, it will greatly enrich the Warriors' offensive system.
With Curry's injury out of condition and Wiggins' imminent return, the Warriors' prospects for the new season are becoming more and more exciting. The Warriors' goal this season is clearly not just to win the regular season, but also to win the playoffs and even the championship.
The Warriors' current reliance on Curry's outside firepower is undoubtedly their core competency, and Wiggins' all-around offense and the growth of young players such as Moody and Kuminga also provide more options for the team. If Wiggins can take on the role of second scorer outside of Curry, as Kerr expects, the Warriors' offensive firepower will be even more difficult to stop.
However, the Warriors also face some challenges, especially the lack of depth on the team's interior. Although the outside is the Warriors' main offensive tool, when facing some strong teams on the inside, the defense and rebounding ability of the interior will be the key to the outcome of the game. Therefore, how to improve the interior depth through trades or adjustments in the middle of the season may be an important part of the Warriors' journey to winning the championship.
Overall, the Warriors' three-game winning streak in the preseason, as well as the news of Wiggins' return, set the stage for a good start to the new season. And although Curry's injury is nerve-wracking, judging from the results of the current examination, it is not a big problem. As the season progresses, Curry, Wiggins, Moody and Kuminga will become the core of the team and jointly contribute to the Warriors' championship impact in the new season.
What kind of performance will the Warriors have in the new season? Can Curry stay healthy and lead the Warriors back to their former glory? Can Wiggins explode on the offensive end and be Curry's best partner? We'll see.