Guarding Stephen Curry is never a fun task, but on certain nights, it's basically impossible.
After the Golden State Warriors caught fire in Game 2 and evened their series with the Oklahoma City Thunder, fellow sharp shooter Kevin Durant discussed what makes Curry so difficult to defend not only on an individual basis, but as a team.
“He makes bad shots,” Durant said. “You know, he makes those shots. And sometimes you gotta just put a hand up and contest, and when you pick-and-roll, try to put a couple bodies on him. But he made some tough ones.”
Yes, those shots. The ones very few players would even have a thought to take. The thing about Curry is that when he shoots what Durant refers to as “bad shots,” he usually does so in rhythm and he's able to maintain his stellar form. His unlimited range doesn't hurt, either.
During one stretch in the third quarter of Game 2, Curry scored 15 straight Warriors points to charge a 15-2 run that essentially put the Thunder away.
What makes Golden State so dangerous apart from Curry is their scoring depth. If a team is determined to stop Steph, it opens up easier opportunities for his teammates, who are certainly able to cash in. Durant acknowledged that.
“Yeah, they got other players on the court, you know, and we gotta be aware of everybody,” Durant said.
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