We obviously know who we are and what we’re capable of, all the things we always say after a loss.”Īfter an exciting opener, this much-anticipated playoff rematch between generational superstars James and Curry has featured more garbage time than memorable thrills. “As much as it’s frustrating, it’s the test that every team has to go through throughout the series, blocking out that stuff as much as we can. “You can’t get distracted by stuff you can’t control,” Curry said. They also got two technical fouls for arguing with the officials, who whistled Golden State for 22 fouls to the Lakers’ 21. The Warriors were held under 100 points for only the fifth time in 92 games this season. We’ve done it in our existence for 10 years here.” “As ugly as this was tonight, we have an opportunity to respond on Monday, so there’s no point in dwelling on it and hanging our head and getting discouraged,” Thompson said. Draymond Green had two points in 23 minutes while playing with foul trouble.

Klay Thompson had 15 points and seven rebounds for the Warriors, but the rest of the roster beyond their top three scorers struggled mightily, combining for just 18 points before coach Steve Kerr pulled his starters with 9:11 to play. … We were just playing a really physical, forceful downhill game.” “They dialed up their competitiveness, and their communication was great.

“After that first quarter, guys just really turned it up,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said.

Brother’s Best Enemy by Alexa Riley