The Golden State Warriors were up against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Chase Center on December 6, 2023. And a masterclass by the star guard of the Warriors was much-needed to rise above the two-game losing streak and fumbling journey this season. Stephen Curry ruled the hardwood tonight with a total score of 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist.
Although Stephen Curry and Co. were riding on a slow boat for the first half of the game, the franchise picked up momentum to record a lead in the last two quarters. The Trail Blazers were trailing behind by the end of the fourth quarter, and Curry was occupied with his ‘night-night’ celebrations.
With 10 seconds remaining in the terminal quarter, the baby-faced assassin put the moves on Anfernee Simons and launched a 3-point step-back jump shot. The point guard finished in style, pulling off his signature ‘night night’ celebration long after he put the Boston Celtics to rest in the 2022 NBA finals.
COLD-BLOODED THREE BY STEPH CURRY 🔥pic.twitter.com/ikRn92qXtF
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 7, 2023
Green scored 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Thompson amassed 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist. While Draymond Green and Klay Thompson managed to record a double-double, the team seems to be moving toward a declining Warriors’ dynasty.
Is the Golden State Warriors’ Dynasty still intact after trailing in defense last season?
As a team of old players, the one that won zero titles last season has created a wave reaction concerning the topic of their shattering dynasty. With the three leading players being old and the lack of ample opportunities for the young players in the franchise to even record significant minutes in the game, the Warriors now have a team with peculiar playing potential.
Since the Dubs are constantly trying to win, the head coach and the franchise as a whole have built up an aversion to risking it all for the young players to gain some experience from the real games. This scenario has forced the younger players to only have a limited basketball IQ and ultimately lack the ability to even put up numbers on the scoreboard.
Stephen Curry and his ability to multiply force can only come into play when he has more players to complement that skill. Although Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga might amp up their games, the Warriors’ dynasty seems to be on the verge of decline after the tragic defense in the 2022–23 season.