The Warriors Just Slapped The NBA Across The Face

a couple of weeks back my comment section turned into a comedy club with all the delusional chatter it was like being hit by a Non-Stop meme storm every evening I'd come home from work plop down and these comments would be waiting for me then I hop online and there's Kendrick Perkins echoing the same stuff and you know what I just burst out laughing I mean fullon belly laughs because here's the thing despite all the noise when I switch on NBA league pass what I'm actually watching blows all that talk out of the water sh guys that's just the tip of the iceberg right now the Warriors are tied for the hottest team in the west with an 8-2 record over the past 10 games and uh suddenly all those delusional comments start looking a bit well delusional themselves I'm feeling a bit like Thanos here at the moment remember when he said something along the lines of being called a mad man but then when he predict it actually happened that's the vibe right now the NBA has discounted the Warriors all season but the Warriors have just delivered a metaphorical slap to the NBA's face it's like they've woken up stretched and reminded everyone just who they are before we delve into the heart of Warriors basketball let's catch up on The Latest Buzz so here's the real scoop Steph Curry's 3 Point Showdown with Sabrina iancu isn't just another highlight re moment it's a story that spins the ongoing debate about Steph and Lebron in a whole new Direction imagine this the greatest shooter the NBA has ever seen number 30 steps into the spotlight not just to win but to take his reputation on a challenge that could redefine his legacy the whole world watched holding its breath and Curry delivered Under Pressure showcasing why he's in a league of his own sure it was just a Three-Point Contest but consider this his opponent Sabrina recently shattered records making the Stak Skyhigh then there's LeBron an athlete whose physical prowess is unmatched yet he steered clear of the dunk contest why maybe because like Steph he had more to lose than to gain but here's where they diverge Steph stepped up willing to risk it all proving why he's not just a player but a legend in essence Curry's bravery to compete regardless of the outcome adds another layer to the endless who's the greater debate showing it's not just about talent but also about courage to face the music even when you're already at the top so after all the All-Star Weekend excitement Steph Curry didn't just chill he got right back to proving everyone wrong about the Warriors picture this Curry steps onto the court and Bam he's on fire from the get-go racking up 16 points in the first quarter alone it was late Chas Center turned into his personal Funhouse with him pulling off tricks left and right free throw line Steph Curry smoking High there was this moment this crazy no look pass to Wiggins that just made everyone's jaw drop look at this he knew where Wiggins was all the way the Lakers with no one back five fast break points already for the Warriors by the end of the night Curry had wh up 32 points but hey it wasn't just the Steph show Andrew Wiggins shook off whatever was holding him back and added his own magic to the mix but let's not forget about Trace Jackson Davis the rookie sensation coming straight out of Indiana he's been Turning Heads left and right and in this game he was a force to be reckoned with scoring 20 points on just 10 shots and yeah the Lakers tried to keep up getting to the free throw line way more than the warriors with 21 attempts to for but as I've been saying unless they're getting 20 to 30 more free throws than Golden State they're not winning anything and wouldn't you know it the final score a solid 128 to 110 for the Warriors then the very next game turned into the curry family reunion Steph versus Seth number 30 squared but plot twist the curry Brothers decided it was a night off for their usual scoring fireworks instead Golden State turned the game into a defensive Clinic putting out a show that reminded everyone why you can't count them out because they're hanging out in 10th place with key players like gp2 nursing injuries All Season Draymond taking too many unscheduled vacations AKA suspensions and Wiggins hitting the snooze button for half the year it's been a roller coaster but this game it was like they all woke up and decided to clamp down holding Charlotte to a jaw dropping 29 Points by halftime talk about a a defensive master class but the real kicker at the end of the game if you caught the scuffle triggered by Lester kon's last second layup you know what I'm talking about both coaches especially Steve Clifford went from bro hugs to bugey disbelief in .5 seconds and without needing to be a pro at reading lips Clifford's reaction was pretty much everyone's mood watching that unfold and then there was the exchange between Grant Williams and Draymond with Draymond dishing out a comeback that was so sharp it could slice bread talking too much kind of got you out of [Music] Dallas the following match was the one everyone marked with a big red circle on their calendars unfortunately despite Klay Thompson lighting it up in the first half and the Warriors having another significant lead the Nuggets managed to flip the scrip and clinch the wi but hey no stress it's just a minor hiccup on the journey after all it was the warriors's third game in just four nights and battling fatigue for a good chunk of the game they still put up a valiant fight against the Nuggets a team that came in guns blazing ready to prove a point on an even off night for Steph Curry going 1 for 10 for three-point Land The Warriors didn't let size differences phase them against the Nuggets despite concerns over their smaller lineup they kept up in the rebound game proving sizes and everything a tip of the hat is due to Nicole yic for his Stellar performance dropping a triple double that barely raises eyebrows anymore just as Steph Curry breaks the game's laws joic crafts his own rules but what's the big picture here despite the waves of critique crashing down on them the Warriors stand firm as true Championship contenders I mean in a seven game series counting the Warriors out is a gamble few would take Draymond himself declared this recently on his podcast reinforcing the notion that when push comes to shove the Warriors are as formidable as they come I 100% believe that we are legit title title contenders this season um I don't see any team out there that we couldn't beat obviously the cars got to fall in place obviously a lot of things got to go your way obviously you need some luck that's just the nature of winning championships but I don't see any team in the NBA that we can't be and compete for a title and Mama we still got that man with that being said said let's now dive into the juicy part the playoff landscape so here's the Scoop even though the Warriors have been heating up and hitting their stride they're still currently chilling at the 10th spot but guess what this might just be their sweet spot here's why right now the Western Conference standings has the Timberwolves in OKC Thunder basking in the glory of the top two slots followed by the nuggets and Clippers snagging the third and fourth for the Warriors squaring off against teams with less play playoff experience like those led by Ant-Man or SGA would be the perfect warm-up act before they take on the big guns honestly Landing in the seventh or eighth seed pre-play in tournament is like finding the perfect parking spot at the mall during the holiday rush because let's be real no one's jumping at the chance to go toe-to-toe with the Nuggets or Clippers right out of the gate and with that groundwork laid let's peek into what the play and tournament scene looks like so here's the deal six teams are basically in a mad SC ramble for the playoffs in the western conference right we're talking about the Kings Suns Pelicans Mavericks Lakers and Warriors all trying to snag spots 5 to8 and guess what there's only a teeny tiny difference like four games between the Kings at number five and the Warriors at number 10 with about 25 games left it's anyone's game but here's a fun twist the Warriors have the easiest schedule ahead meaning they're mostly playing teams that aren't exactly shooting for the Stars this season meanwhile the suns are like that kid who got all the tough homework assignments facing the toughest schedule of all the kings Lakers and Pelicans yeah they're not having an easy time either so looking at the big picture the Warriors are exactly where they want to be then uh the excitement around the Warriors is about to Skyrocket because Chris Paul is on the brink of returning just remember before his injury the Warriors bench was leading the league and everyone was Green With Envy with CP3 poised to hit the court once more we're all set for what promises to be a thrilling next chapter think about it the Warriors have been absolutely cooking with some serious talent development in kaminga pods and Jackson Davis not to mention pton jumping back into The Fray and Klay Thompson embracing a role coming off the bench integrating Chris Paul back into the lineup is like summoning Jon Snow back to Winterfell in Game of Thrones his return signals the Turning of the top hied if this isn't a metaphorical slap to the face for all the naysayers I don't know what is the Warriors once written off as finished are now in a prime position to turn those critiques into fuel for their fire talk about a dramatic turnaround Switching gears for a sec to revisit that Hornet scuffle is it just me or are the Hornets getting all mad over this kind of crazy let's glance at the clock if Lester doesn't take that shot it's a turnover and honestly who's looking to add another turnover to the stats why the big fuss over an extra couple of points on the board then there's the moment post shot when miles Bridges literally asks Lester why he went for it and Lester's like what do you mean you can't help but laugh it's like straight out of the sitcom and oh Grant Williams it feels like just yesterday when jayen Brown had us all scratching our heads with what he's been doing but Grant he's quickly climbing the ranks in the what were you thinking Department joining the Hornets and jumping straight into drama classic what I found hilarious about this whole situation as well is that not once during this whole scuffle did Steph Curry move from his seat the man just quietly sat there the whole time and just observed that's how you know this guy is a [Music] boss

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Length: 11min 24sec (684 seconds)

Published: Tue Feb 27 2024