The Golden State Warriors maintain their winning streak, but the ongoing challenges faced by Klay Thompson remain worrying. Following the NBA All-Star Break, attention turns to the Golden State Warriors’ trajectory, with concerns about their performance throughout the season. Despite initial disappointments, there is still an opportunity for the team to turn things around with a strong finish to the season.
After one game, the Warriors demonstrate their readiness to step up, securing a victory against the Los Angeles Lakers to kick off their final stretch of games. With an impressive record of nine wins in their last 11 matches since January 30th, the team’s momentum remains strong. Notably, their only defeats during this period were against the LA Clippers and a close overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks. As they ascend the Western Conference standings, the Warriors are now just three games behind the sixth seed. With 28 games remaining in the season, there’s a realistic possibility for the Warriors to continue their climb in the standings. While overtaking teams like the Phoenix Suns or Dallas Mavericks might be ambitious, finishing in the 7th or 8th spot would significantly improve their playoff chances compared to landing in the 9th or 10th position, especially given their inconsistency this season.
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However, amidst the team’s improved performance, there remains a troubling trend – Klay Thompson’s ongoing struggles. Despite the Warriors’ recent successes, Thompson continues to grapple with a challenging stretch of form.
Over the past 11 games, Thompson’s performance has been subpar, with an average of fewer than 15 points per game and shooting percentages below 40% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. His struggles have been so pronounced that he was recently relegated to a bench role. This slump represents a significant downturn for Thompson in what has already been a disappointing season. Unfortunately, these challenges are surfacing at a particularly inopportune moment for Thompson as he approaches free agency this summer.
The Warriors’ ability to maintain their performance despite Thompson’s struggles highlights the team’s potential, prompting speculation about the formidable force they could become if Thompson regains his form in the coming weeks.
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