
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.
The Warriors made 12 more 3-pointers than the Raptors in Game 5.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 11, 2019
That's the 2nd biggest 3-point differential in NBA Finals history.
The Cavaliers had 13 more 3-pointers than the Warriors when they made a Finals record 24 in 2017. pic.twitter.com/qWLu4PvkED
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.
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.