Stephen Curry started the new NBA season as one of the league’s top performers.
Stephen Curry started the year with 23 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, followed by an incredible 42-point performance against the Denver Nuggets.
Although the Warriors lost Game 3 to the Portland Trail Blazers, Curry still scored 35 points.
However, in the team’s recent win against the Memphis Grizzlies, the two-time MVP contributed just 16 points.
The low scoring total was unusual, but it wasn’t detrimental as the Warriors won the game 131-118 with four different players scoring at least 20 points.
Curry explained the drop in scoring after the game, saying it was more a reflection of the team’s offensive design than a personal concern.
“Our offense is kind of designed through 82 (games) of how certain teams defend and if we can move the ball, we take care of it,” Curry explained.
“We had a little rough spots in the first half, but for the most part, especially in the third quarter, we took care of the ball and created good shots. Everyone has the ability to finish plays,” he added.
Curry also expressed his joy despite the low score, noting that his off-the-ball movement still created important space for other players to perform.
This is especially true for players like Moses Moody, who came off the bench and scored 20 points on 71.4 percent 3-point shooting.
“It creates some confusion when you know you can be an off-ball threat. (We) got to the line and guys beat guys. Mo came in. It was a lot of energy for us,” Curry said.
“That’s how we get through the regular season. It’s unpredictable, but with confidence that everyone can step up,” he added.
Warriors fans may expect Curry to be consistently great, but his warning that he may not perform regularly is actually a positive sign for the Warriors.
This shows the team can be more collective in terms of scoring, which will be extremely beneficial in staying competitive throughout the season even when Curry is rested or has a rare off night.