The game had only been going for a little over a minute, but the on-site fans already knew what secret weapon Tang Tian had mentioned before the game.
Jokic's Low Post Isolation had given Green a world of trouble over these two possessions!
The Warriors still could not find a good opportunity on offense. With the Offensive Time already past halfway, Curry came around to the perimeter to receive the ball, switching from off-ball to on-ball.
After taking possession, he called for a Green pick-and-roll.
His three-point threat was too great for the Pelicans not to switch. Once they did, Curry had the mismatch against Jokic.
A series of crossovers followed. Jokic brought the physicality, but his footwork still could not keep up.
But that was hardly his fault. There were not many big men in the league who could switch onto Curry.
Curry seized the chance, changed direction, and accelerated past Jokic. Davis collapsed to help, and Curry dished the ball to Barnes on the move.
Barnes knocked down the Corner three-pointer.
Curry's form and ability this season were both at their personal peak. It was not just his three-point shooting; his drives and passing were also S-Class.
In Drive, Shoot, Pass, reaching elite level in two of the three was enough to make someone an Anthony-level player. If all three were elite, that was unquestionably all-time caliber.
Van Gundy had been right before the game. Curry and Tang Tian were now players on the same level.
Holiday continued feeding the ball to Jokic in the frontcourt.
Jokic kept backing down in the post. This time, Green did not refuse his teammates' call for a double-team, and Iguodala quickly rotated inside to help.
The Warriors' rotations also began immediately. Beyond their ability to play Switch Defense, the advantage of