The Warriors couldn’t afford to lose to the Rockets. Klay Thompson ensured that would not happen.
Conversely, Jordan Poole made a floater with 11:11 to play in the third quarter. That was his final field goal of the night.
He did not provide it Friday. He hasn’t provided it enough as of late. Yes, Poole had eight assists against the Rockets, and every one resulted in a 3-point make, but only two came from any dribble penetration. The Rockets decided that defending above-the-break 3-pointers was beneath them. Simple passes to the right created open shots. That’s why you don’t remember Poole having a big assist night.
But undeniably disappointing that it has not shown up with Curry sidelined. There have been moments of control and offensive brilliance, but they were mere flashes. A game of such play has now turned into a quarter of it, at most, if it’s not down to a few possessions. Not only is Baldwin a physically impressive player — he’s as long as a mid-June day — but he’s clearly a smart player, too. His dad is a coach — now on the Georgetown staff — and while that doesn’t guarantee basketball IQ , it can be a significant advantage for a young player heading into the league.
The Warriors coaching staff validated that offensive acumen at the start of the fourth quarter, when Baldwin posted up Kenyon Martin Jr.
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