OAKLAND -- It took about seven seconds Tuesday night for Stephen Curry to send a reminder that, health willing, he can destroy an elite defender.
And, yes, that also applies to the postseason.
It was late in the second quarter of a 106-94 Warriors victory when all 7-foot-1 of Utah center Rudy Gobert, a leading candidate for Defensive Player of the Year, had the misfortune of switching out to guard Curry on the perimeter.
Curry’s eyes lit up. He feinted to his left, placing one foot inside the 3-point arc, forcing Gobert to turn to right in hopes of following.