4. Even Justise Winslow Couldn’t Slow Down Klay Thompson
Let’s not sugarcoat it, the Warriors’ top duo simply carried the offense.
While Curry’s 42 points will get the headlines, Thompson’s 33 points were every bit as important.
As expected, the Heat’s top wing defender, Justise Winslow, handled the assignment of guarding Thompson for most of the night. Needless to say, it wasn’t a good night for Winslow.
Like most players who guard either Curry or Thompson, it wasn’t really Winslow’s fault—it’s just that Thompson is simply that good.
The 26-year-old guard was 13-of-25 from the field and 4-for-8 from beyond the arc as he consistently knocked down shots over defenders’ outstretched arms.
The Heat have always had a strong defensive identity under the leadership of head coach Erik Spoelstra. However, they were no match for the No. 1 offense in the NBA.
The 118 points allowed by Miami was their second-highest points total allowed this season and if you allow that many points, you simply aren’t going to win many games.
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