Golden States’ Andrew Wiggins scored 26 points and put in a solid effort in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, when star Stephen Curry played a more withdrawn role.
Golden State beat Boston 104-94 in the fifth of seven games, leading 3-2.
But in this case, it should happen away from home in Boston, where the home team has a chance to equalize and force a decisive seventh game.
Basketball star Stephen Curry had a reject night.
Others then moved forward, including Andrew Wiggins, and Golden State won its fifth final against Boston, 104-94.
You are now a victory from a new title in the NBA.
Stjärnguarden Stephen Curry He was dominant with 43 points when Golden State won their fourth final. He wasn’t fully effective in Game Five the night before Tuesday.
In fact, the 34-year-old Curry – who is widely regarded as one of the best shooters in the NBAHistory – He missed all nine of his three-point attempts. This is the first time in 233 games that Curry has not scored a triple indicator.
Lucky then for the Golden State that others come forward.
Andrew Wiggins, a previously selected player who has struggled for star status in the league, led the way with 26 points and 13 rebounds in a 104-94 win.
The more challenge he faces, the more he responds. You want such a guy on the team. As the stage gets bigger, they respond and play their best basketball — which he did, says teammate Draymond Green, according to the Associated Press.
Golden States coach Steve Kerr joined the honoring chorus:
– He knows how much we need him and he’s been great, he says.
Golden State can now secure the NBA title in a Friday night win, the team’s first since 2018, away in Boston.
– We like to be in this situation and we want to take advantage of it, according to Kerr, according to Agence France-Presse.
The final series is played in the best of seven matches. Golden State leads 3-2.