But when you add a historical winning streak into the mix, the hoopla turns into a national frenzy.
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Lost in ESPN’s hoopla on Ronda Rousey’s first public comments since her knockout at the hands of Holly Holm was another revelation that reigning NBA MVP and Warriors superstar Stephen Curry believes he is the best player in the league, ESPN reported.
The leaders of this pack of Warriors are Curry and Thompson. Of their 27 straight wins, 13 have been on the road and in order to keep the streak alive and threaten the all-time mark the Warriors need just two more road victories. No matter what their opponents have thrown their way, the Warriors have been able to handle it. Bogdanovich has noticed heightened interest in the Warriors that has fueled a greater-than-normal volume of basketball betting this season. He suffered a bruised right heel playing in Mexico City and missed two games before returning to action against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. “This would be the most expensive Christmas day game we’ve ever tracked if the prices stay at this level”, said Chris Matcovich, TiqIQ’s Director of Data and Operations.
“Just knowing any given night you don’t know who’s going to be that guy, that’s the strength of this team”, Thomas said.
Thompson is averaging 18.2 points and shooting 44.2% on three-pointers, and after a slow-ish start to the season, he has played well since November 19.
Curry said his goal is to be regarded as the “Greatest Of All Time”, knocking Michael Jordan off his perch.
The Warriors’ defense, until very late, didn’t allow the Pacers to get comfortable. “If there’s any concern at all that his ankle’s hurt, then we’re not going to play him”. “My only thing is being effective on the offensive end as well, not getting too drained and too worn out trying to run around and chase Steph”. “I think that’s something that every team can learn from”.
Pacer superstar Paul George finished the game with a team-high 33 points.
Vogel spent much of last summer redesigning his offense to play at a faster pace with Roy Hibbert and David West no longer on the roster.
Lee, traded by Golden State to the Celtics in July to clear salary cap space, averaged 16.7 points and 9.3 rebounds in five seasons with the Warriors.
The Pacers are one of the teams that have tried following the Warriors’ lead.
Vogel said Curry, more than any other player in the league, can demoralize an opposing team and change the momentum of the game by making hard shots in a blistering manner. Tuesday night was Klay Thompson’s turn to go off – he hit 10 three pointers, had 39 points overall, and was basically within range when he crossed the White River.
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“You can’t react to that stuff”, Vogel said.
