Who: Warriors vs. Spurs
What: Game 3, Western Conference, NBA Playoffs
When: Thursday, April 19, 2018
Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio
Time: 9:30 p.m. Eastern.
The Spurs played well. They honestly did many things right. They led during the 3rd quarter. But the Warriors flipped their switch. It doesn’t matter that Golden State lost 10 of the their last 17 games in the regular season. Or that they’ve been banged up injuries all season. The Warriors are the Warriors for the reason and tonight was just one of the many examples why.
The Spurs punched the Warriors in the mouth to start the game but everything changed in the third quarter. Klay Thompson was a big reason for that, scoring 31 points, and hitting five three-pointers. Durant dropped 32 points of his own and emerged as a real leader in Game 2, something that is typically reserved for Steph Curry.
Teams that go up 2-0 in a best of seven series 273-19 all-time. It’s hard to see this one getting away from Golden State.
The Warriors turned into their old selves in the second half. Klay Thompson couldn’t miss. Kevin Durant was well ... Kevin Durant. They’re the defending World Champs for a reason. This one is an easy 2-0 lead for Golden State.
The Warriors cruised to an easy victory in Game 1 of their first-round series with the Spurs, and Game 2 wasn't much different. The Spurs played better, but it just didn't matter. Golden State is just far too talented, and eventually the play of Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson proved too much for San Antonio. KD finished with 32 points, six rebounds and six assists, while Thompson once again shot well, finishing with 31 points.
Now, as the series heads back to San Antonio, the question is: can the Spurs get back into the series? It's going to be tough, but they will be back at home, and they do have Gregg Popovich on the sidelines.
