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Golden State Warriors: 5 takeaways from an insane Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs

By Ti Windisch

May 14, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter in game one of the Western conference finals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 14, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter in game one of the Western conference finals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 14, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27), guard Klay Thompson (11) and guard Stephen Curry (30) react after a call against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter in game one of the Western conference finals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
May 14, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27), guard Klay Thompson (11) and guard Stephen Curry (30) react after a call against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter in game one of the Western conference finals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Steph Stepping Up

The two-time and reigning (for a few more months) MVP may not be in contention for this year’s honor, but Steph Curry is still unquestionably one of the best players the NBA has to offer. Durant had a hell of a game too, but Steph stood out as the engine behind the Warriors comeback.

Curry ended the night with an even 40 points, plus seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. His rebounds and steals might’ve been even more impressive than his typical offensive output against San Antonio–Curry put his body on the line over and over for the Dubs, and they likely don’t win on Sunday without those contributions.

After a quiet stretch early in the regular season and a down performance in last year’s NBA Finals, Steph seems to be back to his old ways. He’s been better from deep before, but converting on seven of 16 attempted threes isn’t exactly a poor performance.

The Warriors as a team didn’t play exceptionally well, but Curry got the job done. Kawhi’s status notwithstanding, Golden State will need their star point guard to keep producing at this level, especially if they match up with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals again.

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