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Golden State Warriors: 3 takeaways from big Game 5 of 2019 NBA Finals

By Daniel Lubofsky

TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 10: Stephen Curry #30 and DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after Game Five of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on June 10, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 10: Stephen Curry #30 and DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after Game Five of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on June 10, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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1. Golden State regains its form from downtown

The Warriors were one of the best 3-point shooting teams during the regular season, ranking third in percentage with top-10 marks in makes and attempts. During these Finals, however, Golden State’s been bothered by Toronto’s length and athleticism in shooting 3.3 percentage points worse from the outside prior to Game 5.

In the most important game of the season, the Dubs caught fire from the outside in a way few teams can, shooting a ridiculous 20-of-42 from beyond the arc. That number was their largest of the 2019 postseason and helped them remain competitive even when it appeared all hope would be lost.

As has come to be the case over the last five years, it was the Splash Brothers who carried the load all night long. Curry hit on five of his 14 attempts from beyond the arc. Thompson was even better at 7-for-13, including the clutch bucket that helped Golden State regain the lead with under a minute to play.

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The NBA has long been a make-or-miss league. Kyle Lowry’s two late 3-point attempts missed the mark, Thompson’s fell through and the NBA Finals were extended to a sixth game. The Warriors may not replicate their 3-point prowess again in this series, but its the potential of what they can do from downtown that is able to keep them in any and all games no matter the circumstances.

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