Golden State Warriors: 3 takeaways from Game 6 of 2019 NBA Finals

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 13: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts late in the game against the Toronto Raptors during Game Six of the 2019 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 13, 2019 in Oakland, California. 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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3. Free throw shooting kills the Warriors

The Warriors did their best to remain in attack mode for what was a tightly officiated game of basketball. For their efforts, they were rewarded with 30 attempts at the stripe, an ideal number for a team struggling to produce points elsewhere.

Where Golden State came up short was in actually taking advantage of those free throw attempts. They shot just 21-for-30 as a team, good for just 70.0 percent — a figure that would’ve ranked well towards the bottom of the league during the regular season.

Both Steph and Klay took care of their business, combing to hit all of their 16 free throws. Take those numbers out of the overall equation and the trio of teammates who actually went to the line shot 5-of-14.

DeMarcus Cousins was just 4-for-7 throughout and an unsettling 3-for-6 in the fourth quarter. Iguodala hit only one of his five attempts and Draymond failed to connect on his two looks. Steve Kerr appreciated the aggressiveness, but neither he nor the fans at Oracle Arena could possibly have been pleased with their 35.7 percent conversion rate.

Looking back to the past, there’s no telling what X amount of extra makes would’ve done for the Warriors’ chances. In the moment, each clank off the iron was met with frustration by a team knowing full well that leaving any points on the board would only come back to bite them in the closing minutes.

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