Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson heat up, the Golden State Warriors "shoot down" the Toronto Raptors
The final game of the NBA today (January 28) takes place between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors. This is a competition that brings back many memories for fans of both teams about the 2019 NBA Finals.
With the home field advantage, the Golden Gate Warriors are confident that they will pay their debt in any year to compete for a guaranteed spot in the Playoffs. On the side of the Canadian team, they are also competing very hard for a place in the play-in.
In terms of force, Golden State is without Andrew Wiggins due to illness, and the Toronto Raptors do not have the service of reserve player Otto Porter Jr.
Despite being the away team, the Toronto Raptors suddenly took the initiative in the first half when they took the lead thanks to the excellence of Fred VanVleet. The defender alone scored 14 points.
However, the Golden Gate Warriors still showed bravery, equalizing the score and leading by 1 point before the first two innings ended. The score 63-62 with a small advantage for the home team before entering the break.
The third round showed the usual heat of the golden gate warriors, especially the throws from outside the 3-point ring. In this round alone, the Warriors had 7 successful long throws.
But the Toronto Raptors also did not give up when playing tit-for-tat with the opponent. The trio of VanVleet, Pascal Siakam and striker Precious Achiuwa took turns scoring to maintain the chase.
However, all efforts of the away team were defeated by the home team. If the first 3 rounds were quite tense, in the 4th round, Golden State took the full initiative.
Chef Stephen Curry and his teammates gradually engulfed the Toronto Raptors with extremely beautiful points. At the end of the match, the Golden State Warriors won the final with a score of 129-117.
Stephen Curry closed the day with a double-double, scoring 35 points, 7 rebounds and adding 11 assists. Klay Thompson hot hands with 29 points and 8 rebounds. Role player Divincenzo also left an impression with a double-double of 12 points, 11 assists.
Fred VanVleet is the leader of the Canadian team with 28 points and 10 assists. Scottie Barnes is right behind with 24 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists. Pascal Siakam has 21 points, but today is a day of competition that lacks his feeling, only reaching 8-26 FG (31%).
Winning this match will bring Golden State to 7th place in the West. In the next round taking place at 8am on January 31, they will have a tour to Paycom Center of OKC Thunder, which is in high form. As for the Toronto Raptors in the next round, they will have a trip to Moda Center, facing the Portland Trail Blazers.