Curry last second shots in playoffs

triple_threat · Post #1 » by **triple_threat** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:06 am

For all time great scoring guards is he one of the worst with last second shots? He has had moments in the regular season obv, but I’m unimpressed with what he’s done in the playoffs.

Not just today, but his overall body of work in the playoffs. His inability to get to the ft line at will combined with some questionable decision making are the main contributing factors imo when it comes to his last second shot making ability in the playoffs.

This is all off eye test.

EDIT - not to mention the timeout blunder vs SAC. And todays non timeout with the ball. Not taking k love to the basket. Makes you think the nerves get to him when you look at these decisions combined with the numbers someone posted below 0-12.

levon · Post #2 » by **levon** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:09 am

I don't know about shots, but tossing it over your head while having a timeout was reminiscent of his behind the back in 2016. Just a bizarre cap to a brilliant game.

Mamba Mentality · Post #3 » by **Mamba Mentality** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:09 am

0-12 on go ahead shots in the last 45 seconds. Basically he’s not built like Lonnie Walker.

Peregrine01 · Post #4 » by **Peregrine01** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:10 am

Had flashbacks of Curry settling for the 3 against Kevin Love when I saw him hoist that up against Anthony Davis. He was off all night from 3 but had a lot of success getting to the rim. Sometimes he just makes pretty questionable decisions.

Medbrat · Post #5 » by **Medbrat** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:10 am

There was this stat from last year's thread. He's like 1-18 or something, absolutely atrocious.

Marrrcuss · Post #6 » by **Marrrcuss** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:11 am

Stephs "Brilliant" is taking 30 shots to get 31 points with horrid clutch time play. That man is CHARMED!!!!

Ballerhogger · Post #7 » by **Ballerhogger** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:12 am

Warriors live and die by curry shot making . It’s more evident than ever now . Finally caught up to them

Ballerhogger · Post #8 » by **Ballerhogger** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:12 am

Marrrcuss wrote:Stephs "Brilliant" is taking 30 shots to get 31 points with horrid clutch time play. That man is CHARMED!!!!

He gets pass his team did not show up

Read on Twitter

?s=20

Tor_Raps · Post #9 » by **Tor_Raps** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:13 am

Marrrcuss wrote:Stephs "Brilliant" is taking 30 shots to get 31 points with horrid clutch time play. That man is CHARMED!!!!

He was the only reason why the Warriors didn't lose by 20. Nitpick as you'd like but know the difference. It'd be nice if Poole or Klay can stop playing like turds for entire games lol.

One Last Shot · Post #10 » by **One Last Shot** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:14 am

Read on Twitter

triple_threat · Post #11 » by **triple_threat** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:14 am

Ballerhogger wrote:Warriors live and die by curry shot making . It’s more evident than ever now . Finally caught up to them

I remember iggy hitting most of the clutch shots in 2015 still so this issues goes way back.

Marrrcuss · Post #12 » by **Marrrcuss** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:14 am

Ballerhogger wrote:
Marrrcuss wrote:Stephs "Brilliant" is taking 30 shots to get 31 points with horrid clutch time play. That man is CHARMED!!!!

He gets pass his team did not show up ?s=20

Bron didnt get a pass while scoring 51 and having a teammate forget the score. Lets not go changing how things work! lol

Post #13 » by **zimpy27** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:15 am

Hero ball culture in the NBA is pushed by media maniacs who mythologies Jordan.

Curry usually has 2 guys or at least the best defender on him at the end and he feels he needs to take these shots because people say he should. Same people trash LeBron for passing out at end game situations. But LeBron's passing out is why he doesn't get doubled as much at the end and why he makes so many clutch plays.

Just stop buying the narrative.

Dupp · Post #14 » by **Dupp** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:17 am

All for **** on warriors but defining last second shots as clutch has always been stupid.

triple_threat · Post #15 » by **triple_threat** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:24 am

zimpy27 wrote:Hero ball culture in the NBA is pushed by media maniacs who mythologies Jordan.

Curry usually has 2 guys or at least the best defender on him at the end and he feels he needs to take these shots because people say he should. Same people trash LeBron for passing out at end game situations. But LeBron's passing out is why he doesn't get doubled as much at the end and why he makes so many clutch plays.

Just stop buying the narrative.

Don’t think anyone’s buying that narrative. Curry’s end of game iq is part of the whole shot making issue. But all the greats face multiple defenders at the end of games. If we’re just talking guards guys like Lillard Kobe AI wade etc, but they can take on the whole defense and get you a clutch bucket and/or create for a teammate.

But the narrative that curry is a goat offensive player/scorer candidate pushed by the analytics boys and TS% is what shouldn’t be bought

triple_threat · Post #16 » by **triple_threat** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:25 am

Dupp wrote:All for **** on warriors but defining last second shots as clutch has always been stupid.

Ya Lillard isn’t clutch he’s just statistically lucky.

KodiakBear · Post #17 » by **KodiakBear** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:27 am

Marrrcuss wrote:
Ballerhogger wrote:
Marrrcuss wrote:Stephs "Brilliant" is taking 30 shots to get 31 points with horrid clutch time play. That man is CHARMED!!!!

He gets pass his team did not show up ?s=20

Bron didnt get a pass while scoring 51 and having a teammate forget the score. Lets not go changing how things work! lol

Skip said his game was a B- lol

The Master · Post #18 » by **The Master** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:29 am

You can be clutch while being bad at last second shots - and this is Steph Curry. The sample size of these late time shots in the playoffs is always so low that this is poor indication of actually being clutch.

He played like **** near the ending today tho on couple of possessions.

NbaAllDay · Post #19 » by **NbaAllDay** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:30 am

Ironically the belief that Curry is 'clutch' is what leads to teams loading up on him at the end of games more than others.

When in reality, he can struggle at times to create his own clean look inside the 3p line (height/size are an issue here) and his court vision is not on the same level of someone like Lebron.

This can often lead to him putting up a rushed 3, or not being involved in the play at all because his team has no clear "go to" outside of it.

Luke · Post #20 » by **Luke** » Tue May 9, 2023 5:33 am

Can't believe somebody is crapping on Steph Curry, who had a legendary performance.

I'm a Laker fan and I'm happy, but the Warriors are a great, great team, with the best offensive player ever.

It was a fantastic game, with an surprise hero in Lonnie Walker, who had a better 4th quarter than many AT Greats.

Why we can't enjoy the games and the players without crapping too much every time on great players ?