Stephen Curry, fresh off a regular season that saw him make more three-point shots than any player in NBA history, came out hesitant, off his game and ice cold against the Nuggets.
Just one of Curry's first 10 shots found the bottom of the net, and although he recovered to hit 6-of-10 in the second half, his early struggles should be a cause for concern in Golden State.
Golden State's second-best three-point shooter (Thompson made 211 long bombs this past season, good for third-most in the league) had 22 points and hit 10 of his 19 attempts from the field.
Obviously, Thompson had things much easier than Curry did; Denver focused its entire defensive scheme on crowding the Warriors point guard and Thompson rarely had to create his own looks. But based on his demeanor alone, Thompson certainly appeared more mentally prepared for the high intensity of playoff action.
That's a big step for the second-year guard, as much of his early career had been marked by some bad body language and a habit of hanging his head when times got tough.
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