The Golden State Warriors have enjoyed multiple championship-winning teams that have spanned over the better part of a decade, yet they’ve consistently run into trouble when Stephen Curry heads to the bench.
During those crucial ‘non-Steph’ minutes with Curry off the court, the Warriors have struggled to maintain the usual flow of their offense. Half-court sets become stagnant and the ball rarely finds the paint, rendering them much easier to defend and contain out on the perimeter.