We never gave up and our resiliency got us through.
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“We know they are not going to quit”.
It didn’t feel thrilling to OKC, this was a punch to the gut for the Thunder, who had a 13 point lead in the first half at seemed in complete control early of a game that could have sent them to the NBA Finals. Cleveland would host the first two games if Oklahoma City wins the series, while a Warriors series victory shifts the finals to the Bay Area for Games 1 and 2.
“I can only comment about us”, Thunder head coach Billy Donovan told The Oklahoman. Roberson had a nice game with 11 points and eight rebounds, but was limited down the stretch due to foul trouble.
“It has to be because of the situation”, Thompson said.
“We played with great desperation”, Kerr said.
“We did what we are supposed to the do – win at home, ” said Curry. Westbrook had four turnovers in the final two minutes. We’re not popping champagne or anything right now. “I took those words to heart”.
Russell Westbrook and the Thunder still hold a 3-2 series lead over the Warriors.
“We’ve got another game to play”, Durant said. Curry was sensational when the Warriors needed him most. I saw nothing here that should scare the Thunder if they play similarly in Game 6. “Game five helped us regain our confidence. He stays confident, he is always working and it came through for us tonight”.
Thompson drained a couple of threes to open the second half and with that the game was close through the third, however, Curry started to find his groove and scored 11 straight for the Warriors at one point. Curry took over from there with a driving layup and free throws that salted the game away. They got some garbage, the ball bouncing their way. “We’re not going home!” They failed, so now the Warriors will get the same opportunity at Oracle Arena on Monday night.
The Warriors, who produced the best regular season mark in National Basketball Association history at 73-9 in this campaign, kept poise down the stretch and showed why they are the champions.
Draymond chatted with Kobe Bryant prior to the do-or-die affair last night, and says The Black Mamba’s words inspired him. Look for Donovan to utilize his offensive skill set down low in Game Seven.
League MVP Stephen Curry said team-mate Klay Thompson, who top scored with 41 points, was the catalyst when they were down with six minutes to go.
“It was unbelievable”, Curry said.
“All Klay needs is a sliver of daylight”. It’s not just a game to me. “We need that punch”.
On the verge of elimination, Thompson, and then Curry, came through.
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Should Curry get the best of his counterpart, this game will likely be extended to a do-or-die scenario back in Oakland where the Warriors have won 93 percent of their games under Steve Kerr.
