Draymond Green, long-time Warriors player, expresses his response to Fred VanVleet's game-winning performance for the Rockets in Game 6.
The Last Dance: Draymond Green's Exuberance for Stephen Curry in Warriors' Game 7
The Houston Rockets clinched Game 6, snatching victory from the Golden State Warriors' grasp with Fred VanVleet's 29-point onslaught. With their season on the line, the Rockets evened their best-of-7 series 3-3, leaving the Warriors reeling and ready to fight back.
In the wake of the loss, Draymond Green candorlessly expressed his anticipation for Game 7, citing the electric atmosphere that comes with winner-takes-all encounters. "It's exciting. It's for all the marbles. We'll move on and learn from what we did wrong. It's obvious what we did wrong," he said.
Green is well-acquainted with VanVleet's prowess, having witnessed his game-changing performances during the 2019 NBA Finals. However, he remains unmoved, expressing no shock at VanVleet's commanding performance in Game 6. Instead, he focused his energy on preparing for the upcoming showdown, eager to witness Stephen Curry's signature moves under the spotlight once more.
Curry led the Warriors with 29 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals in Game 6. Green anticipates an exceptional performance from him in the series finale, acknowledging his teammate's penchant for delivering in high-pressure situations. "We look to him to do something special every night for the last 13 years I've been here," Green shared, underscoring Curry's unrivaled ability to rise to the challenge.
As the Warriors and Rockets prepare to face off in Game 7, Green's words serve as a timely reminder of Curry's immense talent and the high stakes that lie ahead. The stage is set for a riveting finale, with expectations running high for Curry to deliver a performance that will undoubtedly go down in history.
Sources:
- Green, D. (2023). Draymond Green Interview, ESPN's SportsCenter, [Interview]. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45429149/draymond-green-interview-after-warriorslosing-game-6-against-rockets
The Warriors, faced with elimination in the playoffs, are preparing for a thrilling Game 7, with expectations running high for Stephen Curry. Draymond Green, recalling Curry's past performances, anticipates an exceptional show from him, as the NBA season unfolds its intense excitement in the world of basketball. Fred VanVleet's display in Game 6 hilariously underscored the benefits of a sports competition that pushes players to their limits.
