OAKLAND – Even if he can make most of the shots he takes, Stephen Curry still believes strongly about displaying teamwork and empowering those around him.
With the Warriors without a dependable scorer (Kevin Durant), shooter (Klay Thompson) and role player (Kevon Looney), the Warriors could not simply rely on their so-called “Strength in Numbers” philosophy. They needed Curry to make long-distance heaves, navigate endless double teams and offer steady leadership.
Yet, Warriors still needed more. The Warriors labored through a 123-109 loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday at Oracle Arena, and the reasons had nothing to do with Curry.