Stephen Curry: Players and coaches agreed to leave Jaylen Brown open from 3

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry informed NBA journalists that the decision to leave Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown unguarded from the three-point line was made collectively by both players and coaches.

Despite the plan, Brown’s shooting performance was successful, making 5 out of 10 attempts from beyond the arc.

Curry explained that the intention was to exploit potential weaknesses in a team with multiple offensive threats, but the strategy did not yield the desired outcome. He acknowledged the failure of the tactic, emphasizing the consequences of allowing the opposing team to score consistently from long range, reminiscent of their own past dominance in similar situations.

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“It’s quite disheartening, particularly when playing away from home. Giving up a shot you’re comfortable with, only to see the opposing team capitalize on it, forces us to adopt a desperate style of play to try to catch up.”

The Warriors suffered a devastating loss to the Celtics, with a final score of 140-88. Curry’s playing time was limited to just 16 minutes, during which he scored only four points, shooting 2-of-13 from the field and missing all nine of his attempts from beyond the arc.

Curry expressed no regrets about the team’s approach to the game, viewing it as a learning opportunity. He emphasized the importance of quickly moving past the defeat while recognizing the need to reach a higher level of performance in order to become a serious contender later in the season.

The Warriors currently hold a record of 32-28 for the season, placing them in ninth position in the Western Conference standings.

Curry highlighted the team’s ability to excel in playoff situations, emphasizing the importance of understanding their opponents, undergoing thorough preparation, and executing their game plan effectively over a series of games. He emphasized the significance of focusing on the broader perspective when considering the team’s performance.