2023-05-11 07:29:41
Very good last night with the Warriors, Andrew Wiggins finally played the role that was expected of him: sharp offensively to relieve Stephen Curry of scoring, hard defensively to help his team gain the psychological advantage. With 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, he allowed the Warriors to force a Game 6.
To shine at the best moment, such is the credo of Andrew Wiggins. We all remember his Game 5 in the Finals last year, when he ate the Celtics and gave the Warriors a match point in the series, which converted to Boston a few days later. This night, he took advantage of the situation of Golden State, back to the wall, to reveal himself and lay a match of high standing. In total ? 25 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, all at 10/18 shooting. Own
First in the offensive impact, it was capital. Finally using his body to shear the Lakers’ defense, he then took advantage of Steve Kerr’s adjustments. Often placed in 1 against 1 at the post against Austin Reaves, he made short work of his vis-à-vis. The confidence capital inflated to the maximum. A good thing for the next game, probably the most important of the season for Golden State. And above all, for players like Stephen Curry or Klay Thompson, such a Wiggins match makes it possible to break away from scoring to use more energy in creation. A real bonus for San Francisco.
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Defensively, he brilliantly followed Kerr’s orders, being well placed in the assists, especially on Anthony Davis. He also took care of LeBron James, episodically. Very difficult tasks but managed brilliantly, since the Lakers lost the meeting. We now expect a performance similar to Game 6. And this time, it will not be optional but mandatory so that the Dubs cling to their dream of a double.
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