Golden State Warriors: 5 Biggest Questions From 2016 Finals

Golden State Warriors: 5 Biggest Questions From 2016 Finals Collapse

June 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) speaks with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) following the 93-89 victory in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jun 10, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and guard Klay Thompson (11) speaks to the media during a press conference after game four of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. The Warriors won 108-97. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

1. What Happened To The Splash Brothers?

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were the best backcourt tandem in the league this season. Not only did they combine for nearly 700 three-pointers, they both shot the ball at a respectable clip from beyond the arc.

Curry connected on 45 percent of his attempts, while Thompson converted 42.5 percent of his long-range attempts.

In the Finals, though, those numbers dipped to 40 percent for the two-time MVP and just 35 percent for his backcourt mate. Furthermore, in the decisive Game 7, Golden State’s top two players went MIA.

Thompson shot just 6-of-17 from the floor, including a forgettable 2-for-10 from distance. Curry, meanwhile, shot 6-for-19 and 4-14 from beyond the arc. And in the fourth quarter, where star players often make their greatest impact, Curry scored just three points on 1-for-6 shooting.

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Simply put, in the game of all games where outstanding performances are expected, if not demanded, the league’s top two shooters came up small, which opened the door for what will be regarded as the greatest collapse in NBA history.

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